Job DescriptionAs a Senior Technical Accountant, you will play a critical role at the intersection of technical accounting judgment and cross-functional partnership. You will bring depth of expertise in financial reporting and technical accounting to support complex transactions, strengthen compliance, and elevate accounting practices across the organization. This is an opportunity to apply public accounting rigor in a mission-driven environment where your expertise directly supports institutional integrity and growth.
What you'll do- Draft and maintain technical accounting memos for new, complex, or non-routine transactions in accordance with GAAP
- Partner with Accounting and Finance leadership to analyze complex financial transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment
- Serve as a subject matter expert on revenue recognition, including grants and contributions, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and ASC 958
- Coordinate external audit activities, including preparing PBC schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring audit readiness
- Support preparation and review of IRS Form 990s in partnership with external tax preparers
- Assess, document, and enhance internal controls, identifying gaps and supporting remediation efforts
- Collaborate cross-functionally to provide guidance and clarity on technical accounting matters
What you'll bring- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Active CPA certification
- 5+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, technical accounting, audit, or financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial statements, and disclosures
- Proven ability to research complex accounting issues and prepare clear, well-supported technical memos
- Demonstrated critical thinking and sound professional judgment in ambiguous situations
- Experience supporting external audit engagements
Bonus points- Experience in both public accounting and nonprofit environments
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards
- Experience working within multi-entity organizational structures
Experience in lieu of educationEquivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may substitute for degree requirements. Generally, one year of relevant experience is considered equivalent to one year of education, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
- Introductory call
- Hiring manager interview
- Final interview onsite
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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Position & Application DetailsFull-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
