Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting and finance operations for a Contract position based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role partners with teams across finance, warehouse operations, pricing, and leadership to deliver accurate reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis across a multi-state business environment. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze monthly and year-over-year expenses, summarize findings, and identify needed reclasses or accrual adjustments in accordance with company accounting standards.
• Record recurring and non-recurring journal entries each month to maintain accurate financial records.
• Reconcile gross profit results between financial records and billing or distribution data, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare and circulate monthly financial statements and management reports to support operational and executive decision-making.
• Review budget-to-actual performance, highlight variances, and provide insight into expense trends.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research exceptions, and escalate write-offs or unusual items for management review when necessary.
• Support cash and vendor-related activities, including bank reconciliations, aging oversight, and forecasting to identify potential spending concerns.
• Complete recurring tax filings, incentive and commission processing, spoilage and billing reconciliations, petty cash balancing, and license renewal coordination, while also providing backup support for payroll reporting and processing. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or comparable hands-on experience in an accounting-focused role.
• At least 3 years of experience performing general ledger reconciliations and related month-end accounting tasks.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and core accounting concepts such as fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, deferred charges, and payroll accounting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and reconciliation work.
• Ability to enter and review financial data accurately, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and present information clearly.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems such as SAP R/3 is preferred.

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