• Tempe, AZ
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Role: Accountant
Hours: Full Time
Setting: Hybrid
Location: Tempe, AZ 85281

We are seeking an Accountant to support capital projects, plant funds, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detailed financial data, project tracking, and ensuring compliance in a collaborative academic environment.

What You’ll Do
  • Prepare accounting reports, cost analyses, and financial schedules for capital projects and plant funds
  • Track project budgets, expenditures, and funding sources to ensure accuracy and alignment
  • Review financial activity to ensure proper capitalization and expense classification
  • Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including general ledger and plant funds
  • Support year-end close activities and assist with audit preparation and inquiries
  • Generate reports and spreadsheets for financial analysis and project tracking
  • Monitor compliance with GAAP and institutional policies
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting

What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
  • Experience with accounting systems and Microsoft Office (Excel required)
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Numbers & Facts

LocationTempe, AZ
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded2006

About Company

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

Skills

  • Academic Backgroundunmatched
  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Capital Accountingunmatched
  • Capital Projectunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Fund Reportingunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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