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General Accountant (Senior Bookkeeper)
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT
Company: Laurel Innovations, Inc.
About Us
Laurel Innovations, Inc. is redefining the future of race technology and endurance event experiences with our AI-powered timing and event management platform. We work with some of the most iconic marathons and endurance events worldwide, delivering innovation, precision, and seamless operations. We are seeking a General Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team and play a critical role in managing the financial health and compliance of our organization.
Role Overview
The General Accountant will oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts receivable, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and expense management. This role combines hands-on bookkeeping with strategic financial oversight, ensuring Laurel Innovations maintains strong fiscal discipline while scaling rapidly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing a wide range of accounting functions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable (AR): Manage invoicing, customer payments, collections, and reconciliation of accounts.
- Invoices & Quotes: Prepare and issue invoices, track outstanding balances, and generate accurate client quotes.
- Cash Flow Forecasting: Develop and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts to support business planning.
- Budgets & Financial Planning: Assist in creating and monitoring annual budgets, identifying variances, and providing recommendations for cost control.
- Expense Management: Track and forecast parts and operational expenses, including processing employee expense reimbursements.
- Spend Policies & Compliance: Implement, monitor, and enforce corporate spend policies across the organization.
- Credit Card Management: Oversee company credit card payments, reconciliations, and compliance with expense policies.
- Multi-State Registration & Compliance: Support state-level registrations, renewals, and filings to ensure compliance with out-of-state operations.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for leadership, investors, and auditors.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement systems that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required).
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management experience.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity accounting practices.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing startup environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Why Join Laurel
- Be part of an innovative company shaping the future of endurance events globally.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture.
- Opportunity for career growth in a fast-scaling organization.
- Flexible work environment with hybrid/remote opportunities.