Staff Accountant

We are a professional services and consulting firm looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to help strengthen our accounting function in Phoenix/Scottsdale. You'll own core full-cycle accounting work — journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close — and play a key role in keeping our financial records accurate across multiple entities. This is a great fit for someone with a strong accounting foundation who wants real ownership, enjoys improving processes, and is excited to grow alongside our expanding in-house accounting team. Responsibilities General Ledger & Journal Entries - 25%: Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, recurring); maintain the GL; ensure accurate, timely records across entities Reconciliations - 20%: Monthly bank, credit card, and GL reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies Month-End & Year-End Close - 15%: Support and execute close, including supporting schedules and account analysis Accounts Payable & Receivable - 15%: Process and review AP/AR activity — invoice entry, vendor management, payment tracking Check Processing & Records - 10%: Process incoming checks (scan, deposit, record); maintain organized physical and electronic financial documentation (primarily on-site) Intercompany - 5%: Support intercompany transactions and related reconciliations Legal Support - 5%: Backup accounting support for legal operations, including trust/IOLTA activity (some on-site coordination) Reporting & Audit Support - 5%: Help prepare financial reports and supporting schedules; support audit prep and ad hoc analysis Qualifications 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred) Solid grasp of GAAP and core accounting principles Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations Sharp attention to detail and a high bar for accuracy Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently A plus: multi-entity or professional services / law firm accounting experience QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop) - Preferred Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced) Microsoft Office Suite Experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement 3 fixed days in office, 2 remote, once eligible. In-office days are set (not flexible day-to-day) to keep check deposits and mail on a predictable cadence. Based in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area — local candidates only. New hires may work primarily on-site during initial onboarding/training before transitioning to hybrid. #J-18808-Ljbffr