Bookkeeper Jobs in Utah

Bookkeeper jobs in Utah concentrate in the state's dominant sectors: retail, healthcare, construction, and the booming technology corridor along the Wasatch Front. Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden are the most active hiring metros, with well-established employers like Intermountain Health, Zions Bancorporation, and Larry H. Miller Group consistently bringing on bookkeeping talent. The most in-demand specialties are payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management, and QuickBooks-based general ledger work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerUniversity of Utah
Top citySalt Lake City, UT
Cities hiring22
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in finance

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Accounting Senior Associate
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Accounting Senior Associate
Haynie & Company
Salt Lake City, Utah
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$65k - $75k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Senior Clerk, Accounting
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Senior Clerk, Accounting
Management & Training Corporation
Clearfield, Utah
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Accounting Manager / Controller
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Accounting Manager / Controller
Logan Manufacturing Group
Logan, Utah
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$60k - $75k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant
Crimson Heights
Saint George, Utah
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$55k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Accountant
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Accountant
Child Richards CPAs & Advisors
Ogden, Utah
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$24 - $40/hr
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Bookkeeper Jobs by City in Utah

Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Ogden
8 jobs
Saint George
3 jobs
Logan
2 jobs
Murray
2 jobs
Park City
2 jobs
Springville
2 jobs
West Jordan
2 jobs
South Jordan
2 jobs

Bookkeeper Job Market in Utah

A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

University of Utah2 open roles
KPCW1 open role
PACS1 open role

What Utah Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in bookkeeper jobs across Utah.

  • Associate degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related business field
  • Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, or comparable accounting software
  • Two or more years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounts payable and receivable experience
  • Familiarity with Utah sales tax reporting and state payroll withholding requirements
  • Strong reconciliation skills covering bank statements, credit cards, and general ledger
  • Certified Bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers preferred

Bookkeeper Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a bookkeeper in Utah?

Utah does not require a state-issued license to work as a bookkeeper, so the path begins with an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or business from an institution like Utah Valley University, Salt Lake Community College, or the University of Utah. Most Utah employers then look for demonstrated software proficiency, particularly QuickBooks, and many candidates strengthen their candidacy by earning the Certified Bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers before applying.

Which companies hire bookkeepers in Utah?

Utah bookkeeper roles are posted by University of Utah, KPCW, and PACS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utah's mix of large healthcare networks, construction contractors, and fast-growing tech firms along the Wasatch Front keeps bookkeeping demand broad and fairly consistent throughout the year.

Which Utah cities have the most bookkeeper jobs?

Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Saint George account for the largest share of bookkeeper openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors the market as the state's commercial and healthcare hub, Provo benefits from a dense concentration of technology companies and Utah Valley University's business community, and Ogden draws steady demand from regional manufacturers, logistics firms, and government contractors based in Weber County.

Are there remote bookkeeper jobs in Utah?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 40% of bookkeeper openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to cloud-based accounting platforms. The tasks most commonly performed remotely are bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and monthly close work, while on-site presence is still expected by some Utah construction and retail employers for daily cash handling and vendor coordination.

How can I get hired as a bookkeeper in Utah with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an accounts payable or accounts receivable clerk role, which Utah healthcare systems like Intermountain Health and large retailers in the Salt Lake Valley post regularly for candidates with only a high school diploma or a community college accounting course. Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley University both offer short certificate programs that help candidates build a working knowledge of QuickBooks and basic reconciliation, and earning the QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification provides a concrete credential that Utah small-business employers respond to when reviewing applications from candidates without full bookkeeping experience.

Where can I find and apply to bookkeeper jobs in Utah?

You can find and apply to bookkeeper jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings across Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, and surrounding areas. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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