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Staff Accountant

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

We are hiring a Staff Accountant to support a fast-growing, high-volume organization operating in a complex accounting environment. This is a newly created role driven by growth and increased workload, and the team is hiring with urgency.


This position is ideal for a true staff accountant with strong fundamentals who wants early exposure to advanced accounting topics such as long-term receivables, revenue recognition, credit losses, and intercompany accounting. The learning curve is steep—but so is the opportunity.

You’ll report directly to the Controller and work closely with a collaborative, high-performing finance team that values accuracy, intellectual rigor, and clear communication.


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


Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Areas

  • Account for long-term receivables using the effective interest method
  • Support accounting for the sale of long-term receivables
  • Assist with revenue recognition under complex arrangements
  • Account for credit losses under ASC 326
  • Perform intercompany accounting and eliminations during consolidation


Month-End & General Accounting

  • Support month-end close activities
  • Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Learn and apply new technical accounting guidance quickly


Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 3 years of recent, pure staff accounting experience
  • Strong accounting fundamentals (this is not a finance-leaning role)
  • Demonstrated ability to learn complex accounting topics quickly
  • High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
  • Willing and able to work fully on-site


What This Role Is (and Is Not)

  • Is: A technical staff accounting role with real responsibility
  • Is: A chance to gain early exposure to advanced accounting concepts
  • Is Not: An entry-level or training-only position
  • Is Not: A remote or hybrid role


Why This Opportunity

  • Exposure to complex accounting topics early in your career
  • High-visibility role with direct access to leadership
  • Opportunity to grow into more senior accounting responsibilities
  • Tight-knit, selective finance team that values quality and culture


Culture & Management Style

  • Collaborative, communication-driven team
  • High standards with direct, transparent feedback
  • Supportive but performance-oriented environment
  • Strong emphasis on accountability and cognitive capability

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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