Accountant,Sr

Deseret Trust assists in preparing the way for the work of salvation and exaltation by being a trusted partner in providing essential financial resources and fiduciary services. To help the Church accomplish its religious mission, all employees must hold a current temple recommend (if endowed) or be temple worthy as indicated by a certification from an ecclesiastical leader (if not endowed). Employees are expected to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and Church leaders and live the principles of honesty, integrity, and morality.

About the role

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing investment and trust accounting activities, supporting financial reporting processes, and contributing to other daily and monthly operational tasks. This role entails a significant amount of operational processing on a daily basis. Successful employees in this position are able to work under pressure to meet daily timelines; balance repetitive tasks while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately; and ensure supporting documentation is in line with established policies.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with non-profit, fiduciary or trust accounting environments
• Perform daily transaction activities related to investments and client trust accounts
• Prepare and deliver assigned financial and operational reports accurately and on time
• Complete billings, reconciliations, and other recurring accounting processes
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures when assigned
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls
• Assist managers with various assignments and projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, or auditing
• Ability to learn new accounting systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated attention to detail; time management; and ability to follow corporate policies & procedures

Qualifications

• Professional designations or certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA, other)
• Prior experience working in a CPA firm and/or prior accounting/operations experience in banking, trust, or other financial services
• Familiarity with non-profit, fiduciary or trust accounting environments

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.