Staff Accountant

MUST live in Phoenix, AZ, or the surrounding area, as this is a hybrid role with three days working in the office and two days WFH.

Position Summary
We are actively looking to hire a full-time Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Phoenix, AZ. This position reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger, fixed assets, and some sales tax. The ideal candidate should possess experience with margin analysis, variance analysis, expense analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and inventory accounting experience is a BIG PLUS.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist with Multi-Company and Multi-State Sales Tax
• Perform general ledger analysis, variance, margin and expense analysis, and account reconciliations
• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand reasons for changes and help ensure accuracy.
• Establish the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Assist in working with outside audit firms during the annual audit
• Review, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Assist with the month-end close of the general ledger.
• Lead ad-hoc and special projects
• Analyze and reconcile inventory transactions for accuracy and completeness in support of monthly financial reporting.

Education & Experience

• At least one (1) year of recent accounting experience.
• Must have knowledge of MS Office Excel
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.