Accounting Analyst

Jobtailor; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a detail-oriented finance professional to serve as the first point of contact for customer service queries and to resolve AP/AR questions. You will navigate Oracle and Concur, review expense reports, and create reports for management.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of analytical experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role supports cross-functional teams and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of analytical or related business experience.
• Strong problem solving and research abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP Concur and/or Service First preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers as the first point of contact to resolve customer service calls, queries, and problems.
• Answer questions for internal and external customers and vendors related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Resolve shipping issues.
• Review employee expense reports and approve them for reimbursement.
• Create and analyze reports and make recommendations to management based on findings.
• Support offshore staff by answering questions, providing training, and updating documentation as needed.
• Assist with training on business process changes as needed.
• Participate on teams for process improvement, cost reduction, and issue resolution.
• Navigate Oracle and Concur systems to provide resolutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Verbal Skills

Written Skills

Facilitation Skills

Accounts Payable Knowledge

Accounts Receivable Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

SAP Concur

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Interface with customers as the first point of contact to resolve customer service calls, queries, and problems
• Answer questions for internal and external customers and vendors related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Resolve issues related to shipping
• Review employee expense reports and approve them for reimbursement
• Create and analyze reports and make recommendations to management based on findings
• Support offshore staff by answering questions, providing training, and updating documentation as needed
• Assist with training on business process changes as needed
• Participate on teams for process improvement, cost reduction, and issue resolution
• Navigate Oracle and Concur systems to provide resolutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically requires 2–4 years of analytical or related business experience
• Problem solving: identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Strong computer skills including all applications in Microsoft Office
• Effective analytical, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to identify and research problems and resolve with appropriate solutions
• Ability to facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Oracle, SAP Concur and/or Service First preferred
• General knowledge and understanding of accounting principles

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to resolve customer service issues and improve business processes. Proficient in navigating Oracle and Concur systems while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Oracle Navigation
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Accounts Payable Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Expense Report Review
• Process Improvement
• Cost Reduction
• Issue Resolution
• Accounting Principles
• Report Analysis

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Verbal Skills
• Written Skills
• Facilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle
• SAP Concur
• Microsoft Office