Senior Staff Accountant

We are partnering LHH with a growing organization in Phoenix to hire a Senior Staff Accountant. This is a hands-on accounting role offering exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, project accounting, and operational finance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with a strong general accounting foundation who wants to broaden their experience and continue progressing toward a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager-level role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain general ledger accounts, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
• Support project accounting, job costing, and related financial tracking
• Review costs, allocations, and coding for accuracy
• Assist with revenue recognition and work-in-progress reporting
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Assist with audit requests and internal control documentation
• Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial information
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting
• Support ad hoc accounting and financial analysis projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with journal entries, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Experience with WIP and Percentage to Completion Accounting