GL Accountant

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a GL Accountant!! 

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job ID: 52779

The GL Accountant supports the Finance and Accounting organization, with primary responsibility for general ledger accounting and financial close activities for the PKI & IoT business. The role prepares journal entries, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses. It also supports European VAT accounting, financial reporting, statutory requirements, audits, and internal controls. The position partners across Finance and with business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, strengthen processes, and support finance transformation initiatives.

Important eligibility requirements: This position is designated as a Trusted Role. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive background check, which includes financial and civil record reviews, criminal history, employment and education verification, and drug screening.  

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As our GL Accountant, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Preparing, analyzing, and posting journal entries as part of the monthly and quarterly close.
• Calculating, preparing, and analyzing monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Preparing and reviewing assigned balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.
• Supporting timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting policies.
• Performing account and month-end variance analysis to identify and resolve unusual items.
• Maintaining appropriate accounting documentation and supporting schedules.
• Owning day-to-day general ledger accounting activities.
• Supporting European VAT accounting, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
• Supporting local statutory reporting, year-end review procedures, and external audit activities.
• Preparing accounting schedules and documentation supporting internal and external audit requests.
• Supporting intercompany accounting and reconciliations, as applicable.
• Coordinating with Finance team members to ensure transactions are appropriately recorded and reconciled.
• Providing payment-processing support to Accounts Payable.
• Supporting the Accounting Controller in maintaining an efficient and well-controlled close process.
• Supporting implementation and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to accounting processes, systems, reconciliations, and close activities.
• Supporting system implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and process documentation.
• Supporting migrations to ERP systems, including financial data mapping, testing, validation, and reconciliation.
• Collaborating across Finance and with business partners to resolve accounting issues and improve end-to-end processes.
• Supporting or leading ad hoc accounting projects, analyses, and cross-functional initiatives as business needs arise.
• Traveling up to twice per year for team meetings.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of accounting or finance experience, preferably including general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
• Experience working in a general ledger accounting or financial close role.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, European VAT accounting, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organized, responsible, and self-managed, with excellent follow-up and tracking skills.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems and financial close processes.
• Proficient in Adobe PDF applications.
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools is helpful but not required is preferred.
•  Willingness to learn and adopt AI-enabled tools is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes. 
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.

HID may use AI-assisted technology to support our Talent Acquisition team in reviewing applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team before any selection decision is made.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process or have questions about HID's use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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