Accountant

Ogden, Utah - Remote Hybrid (1 day per week in-office located in Ogden, UT required)
Headquartered in Ogden, UT, Becklar's mission is to create solutions for a safer world through our innovative technologies and caring people. Becklar is one of the largest and fastest growing monitoring companies in the nation. We monitor alarms (security, fire, medical, IoT, and more) throughout the nation for over two million subscribers every day. We are also a wholesale provider of IoT products and platforms to give people peace of mind and safety inside and away from the home, and we are shaking up the industry in the PERs space. What makes us stand out is that at Becklar, We Care F.I.R.S.T. In other words, we're Fun, Innovative, we value Relationships, we give great Service, and we work together as a Team to extend Trust to those around us.

About this Position:

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Accountant is responsible for recording journal entries, maintaining asset and liability schedules, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and helping oversee company business compliance by processing licensing applications and tax filings. In this role you will prepare financial reports and analyses and assist with licensing and tax compliance tasks as requested by the Assistant Controller while also providing recommendations for improved processes and internal financial controls.

Reasons You'll Love Becklar

• Hybrid/work from home flexibility - Only 1 day in office per week preferred

• Competitive salaries and continual growth

• Stability - We have been in business since 1977 with continual growth and strong profitability in one of the most secure industries

• Award-winning and affordable Medical, vision, and dental benefits

• Free mental health assistance

• Great 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Generous PTO (4 weeks of PTO + tons of flexibility)

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

• Tuition reimbursement and continued learning opportunities

• TONS of growth opportunities

• A FUN team, company parties, work-life balance, weekly pay days, and more!

What You'll Do:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain schedules explaining the month-end balances

• Prepare licensing applications and renewals working closely with various departments and individuals to gather required information and signatures

• Assist with the insurance renewal process and maintain documentation

• Assist with license, taxes, and certificate of insurance form tracking and reporting

• Assist with the preparation of and updating of monthly metric reports

• Prepare tax returns (sales and use, property, real property, telecommunication, and 1099/1096.)

• Assist with fixed asset record keeping in NetSuite, recording monthly depreciation in the general ledger, ensuring the appropriate asset life is being used, and reconcile.

• Produce balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports as necessary

• Research and analyze actual versus budget along with month over month variances

• Maintain financial security by following and enforcing internal procedures and controls

• Prepare schedules/roll-forwards and answer requests during annual audits

• Learn and stay up to date with new accounting regulations and company controls, procedures, and systems

• Provide recommendations on accounting and compliance process improvements and financial controls

Skills Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

• 2+ years of experience performing related accounting tasks preferred

• Strong knowledge of Excel and preferred experience with NetSuite

• Knowledge of GAAP practices, standards, and applications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to communicate professionally both written and verbal

• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills