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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$75,508 / year median in Arizona
-2% projected decline
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis. Maintain general ledger accuracy and organize financial records.Process accounts receivable:
invoicing, payment application, aging reports and expense accruals. Compile departmental data for year-end reporting and compliance. Support special projects, ad hoc analyses and payroll related activities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and 2-3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience. Proficiency in GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, ERP systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills is required. CPA certification or progress toward certification is preferred, along with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CPA or progress towards certification. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for employees and dependents, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and a generous retirement plan.HOW TO APPLY
Apply by downloading an application at www.suntran.com and emailing it to suntranhr(at)tucsonaz.gov or apply in person at 3910 N Sun Tran Blvd., Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM. If selected for any positions, the company requires a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. We are an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance