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Robert Half
Tucson, AZ (In Person)
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Description Our client, who is in the manufacturing and engineering industry, is in need for a Staff Accountant to join their team on a long-term contract basis! This Long-term Contract position will focus on invoicing, inventory, and month-end accounting support while partnering closely with the Site Controller. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work accurately across customer billing, inventory-related accounting, and general ledger processes. This is a great opportunity that will be provide on-site training to help the candidates succeed, and an opportunity to learn inventory accounting. Apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Manage customer setup and maintain accurate account records, including consistent numbering and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and issue invoices for completed work by reviewing source documents and confirming billing accuracy before release.
- Process proforma billing, track customer deposits, and apply payments correctly within accounting records.
- Create sales orders from approved scopes of work and ensure financial data aligns with project activity.
- Support inventory accounting by entering count results, investigating variances, and validating selected quantities on the shop floor when needed.
- Review shipment documentation against sales orders, resolve discrepancies, and ensure inventory is relieved properly to the correct projects.
- Record journal entries, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with month-end close activities and project-based financial analysis.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and verification of supporting paperwork.
- Produce recurring daily and weekly statistical reports and respond promptly to internal and external billing inquiries.
- Administer sales tax exemption documentation and maintain related records in accordance with company requirements. Requirements
- 3+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to accounts receivable, general ledger, or staff accounting functions.
- Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or high school diploma with additional relevant experience gained through education or hands-on work.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with stronger Excel capability preferred.
- Experience preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close processes.
- Familiarity with sales tax, fixed asset accounting, inventory accounting, and project or statement-of-work based billing.
- Ability to perform accurate data entry, apply basic math skills, and maintain close attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and address customer questions effectively.
- Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or similar ERP systems is preferred.