Accountant

Company: Ragnar Events LLC
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Who we are:At Ragnar, we have built a premiere series of road and trail running adventures. We are excited about the progress we've made over the past 19 years and are just scratching the surface of our potential. We want to change how individuals spend their weekend and infuse adventure into their everyday life. We have built a coast-to-coast relay series, our own technology platform, dabbled in virtual events and partnered with some amazing brands along the way. Here at Ragnar, we are a passionate and scrappy team coming together from a wide range of backgrounds to solve incredibly complex problems and deliver amazing experiences.We are looking for an Accountant to join our team. (This is an entry-level accountant position.) This position will prepare financial reports to tract the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, process accounts receivables/payable, and other related financial activities. Who you are:You are someone who sees crunching numbers is part of your daily cardio. You love a good puzzle, whether conducting an audit, working through corporate taxes, or just figuring out the right way to handle a particular transaction. You are meticulous and like to have everything in order (e.g., financial records arranged systematically) so you can retrieve a record/report at a moment's notice. What you will be working on:Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting departmentPrepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statementsMaintains the general ledgerCodes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly booksReconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banksReconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collectionsVerifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accountsProvides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual auditFiles required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agenciesAs appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting softwareMiscellaneous projects and other related duties as assignedYour Skillset:Foster, support, and value diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline requiredOne to three years of accounting experience requiredknowledge of general financial accounting and cost accountingUnderstanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principlesInterface with other departments, customers, and vendor representatives Highly proficient with accounting softwareProficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar softwareSuperb organizational skills with high attention to detail, efficiency, and accuracy Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Positive Attitude Self-starter with the ability to prioritize projects, work within short time frames and meet deadlines Work effectively independently and as a member of a team? Physical demands and work environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.As a member of the Ragnar Team, you may be asked to work a Ragnar Event.? When you are working onsite at a Ragnar Event, there will be physical demands that are outside your routine job functions.? These include but are not limited to spending long hours at a large outdoor event, the safe operation of?utility carts and box trucks, and the use of power/hand tools.? Event roles may also?require?the ability to transport equipment up to 50lbs, communicate with event staff in environments with moderate?to loud levels of volume, and require the use of vision (e.g., close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus).? If you are unable to meet any of these physical demands,?reasonable?accommodations?will be made to the best of Ragnar's ability.?? Follow established departmental policies, procedures, safety protocol, and?Company COVID-19 guidelines and procedures?? PI208246275

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