Staff Accountant

Job Description:

Title: Staff Accountant

Industry: Construction

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Setting: Hybrid (Onsite 4 days/week)

Compensation: $56k - $85k + 10% annual bonus + 2 weeks PTO + 401K matching (4.5% matching)

Position Summary

Our client, a publicly traded organization, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. This position will support the preparation of financial statements, corporate accounting activities, SEC reporting processes, and month-end close responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, public accounting or corporate accounting experience, and an interest in financial reporting and technical accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and record monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and bank account reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records and related schedules.
• Assist with preparation of financial statement disclosures and management reporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Research technical accounting matters and document conclusions as needed.
• Analyze and reconcile corporate and consolidated account balances.
• Support internal control and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts surrounding the monthly and quarterly close process.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or a corporate accounting environment.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience performing accounting research and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Desired Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative team player.
• Highest level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.