Accountant

VIVA USA Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc is seeking a part-time onsite Accounting Analyst in Tempe, AZ to perform a range of accounting tasks including ledgers, journal entries, fixed assets, and month-end close support. You will generate reports across systems and review travel expenditures for cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal control adherence, and timely financial statements, with 20 hours weekly, onsite only, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year of accounting or related experience.
• GAAP knowledge and financial statement prep.
• Tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Cost accounting and budgeting practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile ledgers and accounts; ensure accuracy of transactions.
• Prepare transactions for general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, and related systems.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and journal entries; perform reclassifications.
• Produce reconciliations and month-end journal entries for client accounts.
• Research and resolve cash reconciling items; monitor internal controls.
• Work independently and collaboratively; maintain confidential records.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workiva

Debtbook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

100% onsite PT - 20 hours

Performs a variety of detailed analytical accounting, statistical processes and reporting for assigned accounts. Reconciles account balances, creates journal entries, manages fixed assets, and records depreciation. Assists with the month-end/year-end closing process. Runs reports for financial system, payroll system, and sub systems. Reviews employee travel requisitions to ensure cost-effective means of travel.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers and accounts, examines accounting transactions to ensure accuracy, and corrects financial records as necessary.
2. Prepares transactions for a variety of accounting systems, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, fixed assets, property taxes, and other accounting systems.
3. Prepares and reviews computer input data for monthly financial reports, including general ledger reclassifications and month-end journal entries.
4. Prepares reconciliations and month end journal entries for various clientaccounts.
5. Researches and resolves cash reconciling items between the general ledger, bank, and accounting subsystems.
6. Monitors financial transactions and maintains internal controls.

May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Fiscal Responsibility

Limited fiscal responsibility - Requests approval for financial actions beyond an established threshold.

Experience Requirements

• 1 year of experience in accounting or related experience.
• Generally accepted accounting principles
• Financial statement preparation
• Tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Cost accounting and budgeting practices

Must haves

• Experience with Governmental Accounting
• Proficient with PeopleSoft, Workiva, Debtbook, and Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft 365 Suite experience

Other Skills

• Problem solving and analysis
• Organization and time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail

Required Abilities

• Work independently and collaboratively
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Adapt to changing regulations and policies
• Prepare clear and concise reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Accounting Key

Notes

• 100% onsite
• PT - 20 hours

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status