Degreed Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • $55,000–$60,000 Per Year
24 days ago

Job Description

Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a company near Scottsdale who is in search of a staff accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career accounting professional looking to build on their general ledger experience. This role is fully onsite, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
  • Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile accounting data.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
  • Minimum of 6 months of general ledger accounting experience, including preparing journal entries.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of $55,000-$60,000, depending on experience.
  • Monday-Friday schedule with consistent daytime hours.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable accounting experience and grow within the organization.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Interested? Apply now!

Pay Details: $52,000.00 to $58,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Cassandra Nienow

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

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

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Numbers & Facts

LocationPhoenix, AZ
Salary$55,000–$60,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Apache Cassandraunmatched
  • Balance Sheetunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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