Staff Accountant

FranklinCovey•Draper, UT

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting function of FranklinCovey’s Enterprise Division and works closely with the Enterprise Division Controller as part of a small division accounting team. The role provides broad exposure to month-end close processes, account reconciliation, audit support, expense capitalization, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and business analysis. It is suited to an early-career accounting professional seeking to develop technical accounting skills, contribute to process improvements, and take on increasing responsibility. The position also identifies opportunities to use technology—including automation, AI, and business intelligence tools—to improve accounting processes and reporting. Over time, the successful candidate may assume deeper ownership of accounting processes, contribute to cross-functional business analysis, and become a trusted resource within the Enterprise Division. This is a full-time, exempt position based in a hybrid arrangement in Draper, Utah, with at least three days per week in the office. The anticipated compensation is $54,000–$69,000. The actual offer may fall outside this range and depends on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or an equivalent degree or concentration meeting Utah CPA exam eligibility requirements.
Strong working proficiency in MS Excel, including familiarity with pivot tables, lookups/XLOOKUP, and standard financial functions.
Ability to learn financial systems and reporting tools quickly.
Solid understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards.
Eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA exam in Utah or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
Strong desire to develop technical accounting skills and take on increasing responsibility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
High attention to detail and strong time-management skills; comfort managing competing deadlines during close periods.
Proactive problem-solving ability and capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to revenue recognition (ASC 606) or capitalization policies.
Demonstrated curiosity or experience with AI tools, Business Intelligence (BI) platforms, or automation to optimize everyday tasks.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the Enterprise Division close.
Partner with the Division Controller on quarterly reviews, financial audit requests, internal controls, and SEC reporting deliverables as needed.
Assist with capitalizing expenses related to internal-use and new-product software or platforms.
Review and approve associate and business expenses for adherence to company policy.
Support quarterly revenue recognition reviews by gathering documentation and assisting with analysis of contract terms and deferred revenue schedules.
Assist with ad hoc reporting, variance analysis, and divisional business research.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows using technology, including AI tools, BI dashboards, and automation routines.