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Senior Accountant

Headfarmer
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to step into a critical operational role within a fast-growing, high-volume organization. This is a backfill position for a trusted team member who is departing after earning a more senior opportunity, and the team is moving with urgency to ensure continuity.


This role is well-suited for an experienced, hands-on accountant who thrives in operational ownership, values accuracy, and wants visibility into leadership and decision-making. The environment is complex, fast-paced, and performance-driven—with strong support and clear expectations.


This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with the AP function and broader finance team.


Note: This role is 100% on-site and requires strong technical and cognitive capability.


Key Responsibilities


Core Operational Accounting

  • Own the accounts payable and disbursements cycle
  • Manage expense reporting and corporate credit card administration
  • Account for non-labor operating expenses
  • Maintain fixed asset and prepaid accounting


Technical & Specialized Accounting

  • Perform lease accounting under ASC 842
  • Support intangible asset accounting under ASC 350
  • Ensure accurate classification, documentation, and compliance


Close & Cross-Functional Support

  • Support month-end close and related reconciliations
  • Partner closely with AP and finance leadership
  • Identify and support process improvements
  • Provide informal guidance or support to junior staff as needed


What Success Looks Like

  • Seamless ownership of day-to-day operational accounting
  • Accurate, timely close and expense reporting
  • Strong partnership with AP and finance leadership
  • Trusted execution in a high-expectation environment


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 5–7 years of accounting experience
  • Strong background in operational accounting
  • Hands-on experience with AP, disbursements, and close
  • Exposure to lease accounting (ASC 842)
  • High attention to detail and accountability
  • Comfortable working 100% on-site
  • CPA a strong plus, but not required


What This Role Is (and Is Not)

  • Is: A senior-level operational accounting role with real ownership
  • Is: A chance to step into a trusted, visible backfill position
  • Is Not: A purely advisory or hands-off role
  • Is Not: Remote or hybrid


Why This Opportunity

  • Immediate ownership of core accounting processes
  • High visibility with finance leadership
  • Strong, performance-driven accounting culture
  • Selective hiring ensures high-quality teammates


Culture & Management Style

  • Professional, collaborative, and personality-driven
  • Direct communication with high expectations
  • Strong emphasis on accountability, cognitive ability, and cultural fit
  • Not a fit for disengaged or passive candidates

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000

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