Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a Long-term Contract position with the potential to turn into a permanent role over time. The person in this seat will help stabilize financial records, manage transactional accounting activities, and partner closely with leadership on ongoing accounting projects.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and customer transactions accurately while maintaining timely accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to help ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities in support of reliable financial reporting.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and update financial data within QuickBooks and other internal systems used by the business.
• Support cleanup efforts within accounting records to improve data integrity and streamline daily workflows.
• Assist with sales tax-related tasks, including tracking, reviewing, and preparing information needed for compliance.
• Partner with the controller during a hands-on working interview process and contribute to special accounting projects as business needs evolve.
• Provide consistent onsite support Monday through Friday with a dependable schedule that may begin on a part-time basis and expand over time. Requirements
• Hands-on accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, entry-level Accountant, or closely related role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and contribute to month-end closing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with sales tax processes and supporting documentation.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks; exposure to manufacturing-focused systems is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through when handling financial records.
• Comfortable working onsite in Phoenix, Arizona and collaborating directly with the controller and internal teams.

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