Reliable Controls Corporation is hiring: Accounting Clerk in Salt Lake City

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Reliable Controls Corporation (RCC) is a global engineering and commissioning firm delivering planning, design, startup, and commissioning services for heavy industrial facilities worldwide. With a team of 115+ professionals across the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, and Asia, RCC supports projects across multiple continents.

We are seeking an entry level Accounting Clerk to join our small but dynamic accounting and finance team. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to grow in a collaborative environment where everyone contributes across the full accounting spectrum.

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk is a vital member of the finance team, responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency in daily accounting operations. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for maintaining orderly financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Recording: Handle and record transactions such as expenses, receipts, and other financial entries in the accounting system with accuracy.
• Document Management: File and maintain physical and digital records of financial documents to support transactions and audits.
• Invoice Processing: Issue invoices to customers and process incoming invoices from suppliers, including verification against purchase orders.
• Payment Management: Prepare checks, handle online payments, and process direct deposits to vendors and employees.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies in financial accounts.
• Report Preparation: Prepare regular financial reports such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable Support: Assist in the management of accounts payable and receivable, including collection and reminder notices.
• Expense Verification: Ensure that expense claims comply with company policies and process them for payment.
• Data Entry: Input financial data into internal databases and accounting software, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accurate.
• Administrative Support: Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, handling correspondence, and scheduling appointments related to the accounting function.
• Customer Service: Assist with customer inquiries related to billing and payments, providing a courteous and professional response.
• Petty Cash Handling: Manage minor cash transactions and maintain accurate records for small, daily company expenses.
• Audit Assistance: Provide support during internal and external auditing processes.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in financial entries, reconciliations, and document management.
• Numerical Proficiency – Comfortable working with numbers and applying basic accounting principles.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in accounting software, databases, and Microsoft Excel; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Organization & Time Management – Prioritizes tasks, manages deadlines, and maintains orderly financial records.
• Communication Skills – Clearly conveys information, both written and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and customers.
• Customer Service Orientation – Provides professional, courteous responses to internal and external inquiries.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking – Identifies discrepancies, researches root causes, and resolves financial issues.
• Integrity & Confidentiality – Handles sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Works effectively within the finance team and across departments to meet shared goals.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning – Demonstrates flexibility, willingness to take on new tasks, and commitment to growing accounting knowledge.

Work Environment

• Office environment with standard equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and filing systems.
• Primarily sedentary role with frequent sitting, keyboard use, and screen time; occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching.
• Consistent exposure to moderate noise typical of an office setting.
• Regular hours of operation with potential for occasional extended hours during reporting cycles or project deadlines.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of hands‑on accounting or bookkeeping experience, including processing invoices, reconciliations, month‑end close support.
• Solid working knowledge of applying accounting principles to daily operations.
• Proficient in Excel (intermediate usage: pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, more complex formulas).
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems; ability to troubleshoot basic system issues or workflows.
• Demonstrated experience in account reconciliation.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive financial data.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required for training or company meetings.
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel to job sites or use of company vehicles.
• Candidates must also possess, or be eligible to obtain, a passport and any required travel visas to support global operations.

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Application

Ready to contribute to a global engineering and commissioning team? Apply today to join Reliable Controls Corporation as an Accounting Clerk and advance your career in a dynamic finance environment.