What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc?
Staff Accountant - Open due to Promotion
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Headquarters)
Work Model: Flexible schedule with 2 days/week remote option after 90 days
About the Opportunity
Join one of best companies to work for as a Staff Accountant and build a rewarding long-term career. We're seeking a forward-thinking, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional to join this Corporate Accounting team at their Phoenix headquarters.
This position offers strong potential for promotion and career advancement as you grow with our organization.
What You'll Do
As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a vital role in our day-to-day accounting operations, month-end financial close processes, interim audits, and special projects. Your responsibilities will include:
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Location: Phoenix, AZ (Headquarters)
Work Model: Flexible schedule with 2 days/week remote option after 90 days
About the Opportunity
Join one of best companies to work for as a Staff Accountant and build a rewarding long-term career. We're seeking a forward-thinking, detail-oriented, and collaborative professional to join this Corporate Accounting team at their Phoenix headquarters.
This position offers strong potential for promotion and career advancement as you grow with our organization.
What You'll Do
As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a vital role in our day-to-day accounting operations, month-end financial close processes, interim audits, and special projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile assigned bank accounts to the general ledger
- Reconcile and maintain general ledgers
- Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Calculate and review daily cash position reports and monitor investment of excess funds
- Prepare, review, and approve bank wire transfers and account cash transfers
- Maintain the fixed asset system, recording additions, disposals, transfers, and monthly depreciation expense
- Prepare income tax return workpapers for external tax accountants and annual personal property tax returns
- Provide financial workpapers and schedules to external auditors
- Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as needed
- Support additional duties as assigned
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required
- Minimum 1 year of accounting or related work experience
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook
- Experience with ERP accounting software
- Ability to perform tasks with both speed and accuracy
- Flexible work environment with the ability to work from home two days per week
- Matching 401K and bonus potential
- Relaxed and collaborative team culture
- Ergonomic workstations with sit/stand desks
- Strong career growth potential with opportunities for promotion
- Limited to no travel requirements
For immediate consideration email your resume to Thyra at thyra@southwestaccountingresources.com