Staff Accountant - Contract - Scottsdale AZ Hybrid 3 - 2

Staff Accountant Location: Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Hours: Monday – Friday 08:00pm – 4:30pm – Hybrid 3 in / 2 out (Typically T/W/Th in Office) Employment Type: Contract through end of year with strong potential for Temp-to-Hire conversion Compensation: $32.00-$34.00/hour Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Employees may also be eligible for paid leave, including paid sick leave and other leave required by law, along with holiday pay when applicable. Key Responsibilities Cash Accounting & Bank Reconciliations Own and maintain cash accounting activities across multiple domestic and international entities. Monitor daily cash activity and ensure accurate recording of cash receipts and transactions. Prepare and post journal entries related to cash activity and banking transactions. Complete company‑wide bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies as needed. Maintain accurate cash balances and supporting schedules in accordance with month‑end close deadlines. Establish and maintain strong controls around cash management and reconciliation processes. Month‑End Close Support all aspects of the monthly close process. Prepare approximately 20‑30 journal entries each month related to cash, accruals, prepaids, and other accounting transactions. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation. Ensure all assigned close responsibilities are completed accurately and within established deadlines. Assist with variance analysis and research of unusual account activity. Prepaid Expense Accounting Take ownership of prepaid expense accounting and related amortization schedules. Track expenditures that provide future economic benefits and ensure proper expense recognition. Prepare monthly amortization entries and maintain supporting schedules. Ensure prepaid balances are accurately reported and reconciled. Multi‑Entity & Multi‑Currency Accounting Support accounting activities across multiple legal entities. Process and reconcile multi‑currency transactions. Assist with foreign currency accounting and reporting requirements. Coordinate with accounting team members to ensure accurate recording of international transactions. Financial Reporting & FP&A Support Support accounting classifications and reporting used for budgeting and forecasting activities. Assist with financial analysis and reporting requests from leadership. Work closely with FP&A to ensure accurate coding and classification of transactions. Support weekly and monthly financial reporting activities. Corporate Card & Expense Accounting Review and record corporate credit card transactions, fees, and related expenses. Ensure expenses are properly coded to the appropriate vendors, departments, and general ledger accounts. Support ongoing improvements to expense management processes. Process Improvement & Systems Participate in the organization’s ERP transition from Microsoft Dynamics to NetSuite. Assist with process improvements, documentation, and workflow enhancements. Support efforts to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the accounting function. Maintain accurate accounting procedures and supporting documentation. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month‑end close processes. Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. Experience performing bank reconciliations. Experience managing prepaid expenses and amortization schedules. Experience working in a multi‑entity accounting environment. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Multi‑currency accounting experience. Experience supporting international entities or foreign subsidiaries. Exposure to cash management and treasury‑related accounting functions. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems. SaaS, technology, or other high‑growth business environment experience. Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, or FP&A activities. Experience working directly with senior accounting leadership, Controllers, or CFOs. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.