Accounting Senior Analyst, Ledger Support & Close

Catalyst Brands

$62K — $114K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, CMA, or relevant licensure preferred.
  • 3-5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting or close management.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query and VBA; ERP system experience (Oracle, SAP) preferred.
  • Strong analytical capabilities and interpersonal skills, with adaptability to change.
  • Desire for professional advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex analytical research and present insights to management.
  • Manage major general ledger close activities and prepare intricate journal entries.
  • Identify and resolve complex financial discrepancies with minimal supervision.
  • Seek and implement process improvements and workflow automation opportunities.
  • Partner with senior management and various departments to resolve ledger discrepancies.
  • Own key financial controls and ensure audit compliance (SOX).
  • Collaborate with IT on ledger system upgrades to adhere to accounting policies.
  • Provide mentorship and training to junior analysts in the Controllers department.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Term life insurance coverage.
  • Paid vacation and designated holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employee discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounting Senior Analyst, Ledger Support and Close to join our Controllers team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to deepen their financial acumen and make a significant impact on our operational efficiency.

As an Accounting Sr. Analyst in Salt Lake City, you'll report to the Accounting Sr. Manager and join a dynamic Ledger Support and Close Reporting unit. You will lead complex ledger research, drive overall close accuracy, and identify opportunities to automate manual workflows. Operating with minimal oversight, you will act as a key technical resource, training newer team members and working closely with senior leadership to resolve complex reporting discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Advanced Ledger Research:
  • Conduct complex analytical research using massive datasets; draw strategic conclusions from analytical findings and present insights to management.

Ledger Close Ownership:
  • Drive and manage major general ledger close activities, prepare complex journal entries, and perform advanced balance sheet reconciliations.

Autonomy & Discrepancy Resolution:
  • Identify and resolve systemic or complex financial discrepancies with minimal supervision.

Automation & Innovation:
  • Proactively seek process improvements, workflow automation opportunities, and creative uses for AI inside our close routines.

Cross-Functional Leadership:
  • Partner directly with senior management and internal departments (Tax, Audit, Merchandise Planning, Supply Chain) to resolve cross-functional ledger discrepancies.

Controls & Auditing:
  • Serve as the owner of key financial and close controls, ensuring alignment with external/internal audit requirements (SOX).

System Upgrades:
  • Collaborate directly with IT regarding ledger system upgrades or software modifications to ensure strict adherence to accounting policies.

Mentorship & Onboarding:
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and training to staff-level analysts within the Controllers department.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA, CMA, or active progress toward licensure is highly preferred.

Experience:
  • 3-5+ years of progressive professional experience in general ledger accounting, close management, or public accounting audit.

Technical Skills:
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (Power Query, advanced lookup functions, macros/VBA). Experience with major ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) is strongly preferred.

Skills:
  • Exceptional analytical capabilities, strong interpersonal skills, high adaptability to change, and a desire to advance within the organization.

What you get
If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

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Pay Range

USD $62,700.00 - USD $114,000.00 /Yr.

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