Staff Accountant

Job Description:

Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Setting: Onsite

Compensation: Up to $85k + 5% annual bonus + 401K matching (100% on first 3% and then 50% on next 2%)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory & Accounting Analyst to support inventory management, purchasing processes, operational compliance, and accounting activities within a growing organization. This role partners closely with operations, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting, process consistency, and effective internal controls.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has strong analytical skills, and can successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inventory control activities, physical inventory counts, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Assist operations personnel with inventory, purchasing, and materials-related processes and inquiries
• Collaborate with accounting, procurement, operations, and other departments on process improvements and cross-functional initiatives
• Prepare reporting and analysis to support operational and financial decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardization, accuracy, and compliance
• Support month-end close activities and ensure deadlines are met
• Review, research, and resolve discrepancies within financial records and reports
• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing supporting documentation and requested information
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-4 years of accounting, finance, inventory, or related experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred

• Public accounting experience
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, construction, or operations-focused environment
• Experience supporting inventory and operational accounting processes

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to both accounting and operational finance functions
• Opportunity to partner with leaders across multiple departments
• Hands-on experience with process improvement initiatives and business operations
• A collaborative environment offering broad exposure to inventory, purchasing, and financial processes