Accountant

Description We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is ideal for someone who can connect daily accounting activity to the broader financial picture, with a strong grasp of general ledger structure and accurate transaction coding. The role supports a manufacturing environment and offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting processes while working a daytime Monday through Friday schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end close tasks, ensuring balances are reviewed and deadlines are met.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable cash reporting.
• Apply cost accounting principles within a manufacturing setting to help track and analyze production-related expenses.
• Review account coding for accuracy and ensure transactions are aligned with the appropriate general ledger treatment.
• Support financial record maintenance by identifying issues, resolving variances, and improving data accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information needed for timely and complete accounting processes. Requirements
• Experience working in accounting with exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Understanding of cost accounting concepts, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret general ledger activity and understand the reasoning behind transaction coding.
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and researching outstanding items.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a single-contributor role independently.
• Degree is not required; practical accounting experience is valued.

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