Staff Accountant
About The Position
Backcountry's accounting team is rebuilding and this role is key to its success. The Staff Accountant will own core month-end close responsibilities, including journal entries, accruals, bank and payment channel reconciliations, and managing the revenue and cash cycle across multiple platforms. This position requires accurate and timely execution of close tasks, building well-documented reconciliations, developing proficiency in NetSuite and the consolidation process, and identifying opportunities for AI or automation to streamline manual tasks within the first year. As part of a lean team, the Staff Accountant will have end-to-end responsibility for their assigned tasks, moving quickly and making decisions independently.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 0 to 3 years of public or corporate accounting experience (internships count)
- Solid US GAAP fundamentals, including accruals and account reconciliations
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
- Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
- Accuracy under tight deadlines with the ability to juggle multiple priorities during month-end close
- Willingness to learn and curiosity about incorporating AI into accounting workflows
- Able to work in-office in Cottonwood Heights, Utah on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite or another ERP system
- Public accounting background (audit or tax)
- Multi-entity or consolidated accounting experience
- Exposure to Looker or other BI tools
- Retail or e-commerce industry experience
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as part of the monthly close checklist
- Reconcile bank accounts, commercial card statements, and multi-channel customer payment platforms
- Own the revenue and cash cycle across payment channels, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately
- Pull and analyze NetSuite data for reporting and variance analysis
- Gather supporting documentation from business owners, Accounts Payable, and cross-functional teams
- Support acquisition integration, internal controls, and other team projects as they arise
- Identify and streamline manual processes using AI tools or automation
- Maintain clean, well-documented workpapers and reconciliations that can be reviewed and audited
Benefits
- Paid time off policies
- 401(k) match
- Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
- Employee discounts across our portfolio of brands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
