Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ยท 3 days ago
Senior Accountant
Draper, Utah, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $83K/yr
5+ years expLoveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the community about Earth's ecosystems. The Senior Accountant will oversee complex accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and internal control integrity while supporting the Controller and mentoring accounting staff.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Review and approve payroll journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Ensure accuracy and completeness of month-end and year-end close processes
Oversee proper accounting treatment of donations, grants, and restricted funds
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors
Coordinate and manage annual financial and 401(k) audits
Review Form 990, Form 5500, and 1099 filings prior to submission
Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit regulations, and internal policies
Oversee AP and AR processes to ensure proper controls and segregation of duties
Resolve escalated AP/AR issues and unusual transactions
Review credit card reconciliations and monitor compliance with purchasing policies
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to accounting staff
Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and Accounting Assistants
Support performance development through feedback and coaching
Support the Controller through assigned and delegated responsibilities
Provide continuity of accounting operations during planned absences or peak workload periods
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis against budget and prior periods
Participate in process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
Analyze variances against budget and prior periods
Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis as requested by Controller
Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience (nonprofit experience preferred)
Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience supporting audits, regulatory filings, and complex reconciliations
Exercises independent professional judgment in complex or ambiguous situations
Demonstrate consistent accuracy and attention to detail under deadline pressure
Thinks proactively about risk, controls, and process improvement
Communicates clearly with auditors, leadership, and cross-functional teams
Always maintain confidentiality and integrity
Mentors and develops accounting staff
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Disability
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with match
PTO
Holiday pay
New child leave
Aquarium memberships and passes
And much more
Company
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is a non-profit organization that inspires people to learn about Earth's diverse ecosystems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brent Andersen
FOUNDER/ CEO
Gary Christensen
CFO
Company data provided by crunchbase