Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Keller Group is partnering with a well-established, growing company in the Phoenix area that is looking to add a Senior Accountant to their accounting team. This role will over oversee daily AP/GL functions and support broader accounting operations. This individual will lead a team responsible for invoice processing, payment accuracy, account reconciliations, and vendor relationships while ensuring accounting procedures and internal controls are followed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable in a high-volume environment and able to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely payments.
• Prepare journal entries and oversee general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor AP aging, research discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues with internal teams and vendors.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, including performance management and hiring.
• Manage recurring property-related payments and coordinate with external vendors and landlords.
• Oversee payment approvals, check runs and annual 1099 preparation and filings.
• Ensure accounting procedures and internal controls are followed while identifying process improvements.
• Partner with leadership and other departments on operational initiatives and additional accounting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or general ledger accounting.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with high-volume AP or GL operations and process improvement.
• ERP system experience required; implementation experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.