Staff Account

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant for a growing organization in the Phoenix area. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute to a collaborative finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial reports for management review.
• Analyze financial data and identify variances or unusual transactions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Reconcile bank accounts, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and GAAP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are highly preferred but not required

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting experience.
• Experience supporting audits.
• Exposure to budgeting and financial analysis.
• Manufacturing, healthcare, construction, distribution, or service industry accounting experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Pay Details: $18.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: David Lopez

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.