Staff Accountant - Part Time - Deseret News

Staff Accountant

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for executing essential accounting tasks efficiently and accurately. This role involves handling data entry, invoice and payment processing, billing, journal entries, account reconciliation, and supporting various projects related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the General Ledger. You will collaborate closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Accountant to ensure smooth financial operations.

Work Schedule : This is a part-time position up to 28 hours a week. We prefer candidates available for a hybrid work arrangement. However, for the right candidate, we are open to a primarily remote setup with occasional in-office visits as needed. Work hours are flexible within the standard business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and monitor the accounts payable and accounts receivable emails, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
• Process and accurately code invoices into the accounts payable system.
• Apply customer payments to invoices within the accounts receivable system.
• Coordinate with customers and vendors to facilitate smooth incoming and outbound payments.
• Ensure compliance with company controls and procedures for all financial transactions.
• Collaborate effectively with the accounting team on daily operations and ad hoc projects.
• Support the sales team by coordinating collection efforts on overdue invoices.
• Work alongside department managers to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.

Required Competencies :

Our team : You will join an energetic group of colleagues who aspire to the best processes for development that fit our team. Our team members don't take themselves too seriously, but we are serious about working together as digital innovators.

Our company : The Deseret News is Utah's longest continuously-operating business. Our primary focus is digital and our reach is national and global with over half of our online readers living outside of Utah. Within the Deseret News Publishing Company we also operate Hometown Values, Hometown Media Agency, and Utah Business Magazine. Our culture : Culture is a very important part of the Deseret News Publishing Company. We look for people who exhibit and exemplify our Cultural Beliefs :