What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Horrocks?
Department: Corporate/Administrative
Location: Pleasant Grove, UT
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week are paid at the usual hourly rate or can be banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Staff Accountant, you will work with a forward-thinking accounting team that provides a supportive environment while we push you to grow as an efficient, effective, and accurate Staff Accountant within a growing company requiring solid multi-directional communication skills. You must have a keen attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Review and approve employee expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
- Help employees understand expense guidelines and required documentation
- Work with team members to correct or clarify expense submissions
- Learn how expenses are categorized for internal reporting and compliance purposes
- Keep clear records to support audits and internal reviews
- Suggest improvements when you notice recurring questions or issues
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Assist team with process improvements
- Other accounting related duties as assigned
- Proficiency in MS Office, 10-key by touch
- Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting practices
- Outstanding attention to detail, proactive follow-up
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and handle multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Professional appearance, written and verbal skills
- Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (or demonstrated proven equivalent experience)
- 1-5 years of related work experience; engineering, construction, or architectural experience is highly preferred
- Preference given to those with Deltek software experience, especially Vantagepoint
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000