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Accountant,Sr Salt Lake City, UT, United States (Híbrido) To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Job Description Deseret Trust Company Deseret Trust assists in preparing the way for the work of salvation and exaltation by being a trusted partner in providing essential financial resources and fiduciary services. To learn more about Deseret Trust you can visit their website at: https://www.deserettrust.com/ To help the Church accomplish its religious mission, all employees must hold a current temple recommend (if endowed) or be temple worthy as indicated by a certification from an ecclesiastical leader (if not endowed). Employees are expected to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and Church leaders and live the principles of honesty, integrity, and morality. Where applicable, employees should work with, support, and advise ecclesiastical leaders in the discharge of their religious duties. Employees serve as role models for members by fulfilling the Church's work with divine guidance. They maintain a spirit of religious compassion toward others and an attitude of devotion to God. Regular attendance and timely arrival at the assigned work location is required to accomplish the work of furthering the mission of the Church. The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing investment and trust accounting activities, supporting financial reporting processes, and contributing to other daily and monthly operational tasks. This role entails a significant amount of operational processing on a daily basis. Successful employees in this position are able to work under pressure to meet daily timelines; balance repetitive tasks while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately; and ensure supporting documentation is in line with established policies. Responsibilities Familiarity with non-profit, fiduciary or trust accounting environments Perform daily transaction activities related to investments and client trust accounts Prepare and deliver assigned financial and operational reports accurately and on time Complete billings, reconciliations, and other recurring accounting processes Support month-end and year-end close procedures when assigned Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls Assist managers with various assignments and projects Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, or auditing Ability to learn new accounting systems Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel Demonstrated attention to detail; time management; and ability to follow corporate policies & procedures Preferred Professional designations or certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA, other) Prior experience working in a CPA firm and/or prior accounting/operations experience in banking, trust, or other financial services. Familiarity with non-profit, fiduciary or trust accounting environments About Us Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. Job Identification 375297 Job Category FA - Finance & Accounting Posting Date 07/29/2026, 06:49 PM Locations 60 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, US (Híbrido) Apply Before 08/10/2026, 05:55 AM Job Schedule Full time Regular or Temporary Regular Worker Type Employee Number of Openings 1 Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy. Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr