How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. This position will be open until filled; however, the first round of application reviews will take place on September 10, 2026.
About MIDA
The Military Installation Development Authority (“MIDA”) is a political subdivision of the State of Utah created in 2007 by the Utah legislature to promote the development of military land and related projects. In essence, MIDA is an economic development entity with a military focus. MIDA’s mission is to create positive economic outcomes for Utah military bases, base personnel, and their surrounding communities by facilitating development, primarily on underutilized military land. MIDA also has several subsidiary boards, such as public infrastructure districts and development review committees, that manage different aspects of MIDA’s project areas. For more information about MIDA and its mission, please visit our website, midaut.org.
About this Position
MIDA is seeking a full-time, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Junior Accountant to join our growing finance team. Working under the direct guidance of the Financial Reporting Manager, this role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in governmental accounting and economic development finance. In this role, you will support fund allocations, assist in monitoring project workflows, and contribute to the overall integrity of MIDA’s financial reporting. This position is highly dynamic and ideal for someone who thrives on variety. Approximately 50% of your time will involve essential foundational tasks, while the other 50% will involve working closely with the team to build custom schedules, navigate unstructured data, and identify process improvements. If you are analytical, eager to learn, and love solving puzzles, this role offers tremendous room for professional growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
- Tax Allocation & System Support: Learn and utilize Caselle accounting software to help track and reconcile property tax allocations. Assist in calculating distribution splits based on interlocal and developer agreements and help prepare distribution statements.
- Report Building & Data Analysis: Extract raw data from Caselle and secondary systems to assist in building financial schedules, models, and reports. Apply analytical logic to help clean unstructured data and collaborate with senior team members to find solutions to accounting challenges.
- Process Optimization Support: Participate in evaluating existing accounting processes and collaborate with the finance team to help streamline monthly reporting workflows.
- Construction and Capital Project Workflows: Review developer construction draws to ensure all proper departmental approvals are secured prior to payment processing.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in performing regular, detailed reviews of general ledger accounts to ensure proper coding, accuracy and completeness.
- Audit & Stakeholder Reporting Support: Support the finance department with annual external audit preparations by creating basic schedules, organizing documentation, and helping fulfill auditor requests.
- Budgeting Assistance: Assist in compiling data for the annual budgets and support the Financial Reporting Manager in quarterly budget-to-actual analyses.
- Remote Workload & Communication Management: Plan and prioritize a 100% remote workload effectively to meet internal deadlines. Communicate financial data clearly, maintain strict confidentiality, and interact with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and tact.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 1-3 years of professional accounting or financial analysis experience (relevant internships or public sector exposure is a plus).
- Technical Skills: Solid foundational skills in Microsoft Excel (familiarity with formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables) and an aptitude for quickly learning new financial systems.
- Software (preferred but not required): Previous exposure to or willingness to quickly learn Caselle government accounting software.
- Attributes: Strong attention to detail, a proactive learning mindset, and a desire to bring structure to ambiguous tasks.
Benefits
At MIDA we believe that exceptional work deserves exceptional support. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to create a true work-life balance and empower you both professionally and personally. You’ll get to enjoy a work environment with flexible scheduling that adapts to your lifestyle. MIDA offers generous paid time off, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, and paid military leave.
MIDA employees are also entitled to protections and leave provided by federal and state law, such as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 2 medical plans are offered to employees: the Star HSA and Traditional Plan. Premiums range from $3.12 to $252.12 per month, depending on the coverage selected and the number of individuals covered.
- 4 dental plans are offered, with premiums for traditional plans as low as $5.98 per month.
- 2 vision plans are offered, with premiums as low as $6.44 per month.
- Employees who are covered by another health insurance plan and opt-out of MIDA’s coverage receive a $4,000 per year cash-back benefit.
Retirement Benefits
- Employees who did not participate in Utah Retirement Systems (URS) before July 1, 2011 have two retirement savings options: the Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System and the Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. The Hybrid Plan combines a traditional pension with a 401(k), while the Defined Contribution Plan is a 401(k)-only option. MIDA contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to the plan you select. Additionally, MIDA voluntarily contributes an extra amount equal to 6.2% of your salary to a 401(k), regardless of the plan you select. These contributions are subject to applicable limits and regulations.
- Employees who participated in Utah Retirement Systems (URS) before July 1, 2011 will remain in the pension plan if qualified. MIDA will also voluntarily contribute an extra 6.2% of your salary to a 401(k).
- For more information about benefits, please visit www.urs.org.
Other Benefits
- MIDA provides long-term disability, which is a benefit that will pay a portion of the employee’s salary in the event of a medically verifiable disability.
- MIDA provides $25,000 basic term life insurance. Additional coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
- Up to $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year (subject to limitations outlined in MIDA’s human resources policy).
Location
This position is primarily remote, allowing the employee to work from a location of their choice within Utah. The Junior Accountant is expected to provide a reliable internet connection and phone service. Employees are eligible for a quarterly stipend to offset these costs.
Although the role is primarily remote, the Junior Accountant will be required to attend in-person meetings in Utah on an as-needed basis. MIDA’s employees are eligible for mileage and travel reimbursement according to its travel policy.
Physical Requirements
Much of this role is performed in a home office setting, necessitating prolonged periods of sitting and consistent use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended durations and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
This position may require occasional travel to attend meetings or MIDA events. During such instances, the employee must be capable of traveling independently, which may involve driving or utilizing public transportation. While attending these events, the employee will need to move about to participate in various activities or sessions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with team members and stakeholders through virtual platforms and in-person meetings.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
MIDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
MIDA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. For accommodations, please email [email protected] or call 801-317-8337.
FLSA
This is a salaried administrative position exempt from FLSA overtime requirements.
*Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related duties and responsibilities that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract right to any person or persons. This job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kaysville, UT 84037
