Senior Accountant

Application Deadline: 17 January 2026

Department: Admin

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Taylorsville, UT

Description

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role within the accounting team, supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. This position contributes across multiple areas of accounting, partners closely with internal stakeholders, and supports the month-end close process while maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position will be working closely with our Controller and CFO. We strive to match employees’ job duties to what they enjoy working on. For purposes of job postings, we have included some broad typical job duties below that will be supported and/or led based on experience. We know money is important to you and it's important to us too. We intentionally don't list salaries because we are focused on finding a good fit for the role and for our team. Salary is dependent on the person and their unique experience. 

Job Duties

• Assist in accounting operations for the company, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliation, and tax compliance
• Provide mentorship to accounting staff, fostering a high-performance team environment
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy  
• Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations  
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes  
• Assist with internal financial reporting and analysis  
• Prepare and review invoices, expense reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance  
• Ensure accounting activities align with GAAP, FAR, and company policies  
• Support external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements  
• Identify and recommend process improvements  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations  
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
• Help with timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and other standards
• Help with preparation of payroll
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Knowledge around FAR 31(Federal Acquisition Regulation) is a strong plus
• Knowledge of US GAAP and regulatory requirements is a strong plus

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries from the business
• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to growth and change in a dynamic environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn, provide feedback, and receive feedback
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients, and staff

 Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 100% of the time
• Consistently operates a computer and other office equipment such as scanner/printer, paper cutter, laminator, etc.
• Constantly communicates with discipline experts, clients, team members, etc. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to perceive digital software, programs, and websites 

Benefits

Avenue offers competitive compensation and benefits including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous PTO & paid holidays
• FSA & HSA options
• 401(k) matching
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities