Accounting Operations Analyst (Month-End Close & Reconciliation Exp. Req.)

twiceasnice Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting is looking for a Staff Accountant / Analyst in Phoenix, AZ, to support day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close activities and reconciliations. This role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years of accounting experience.

The successful candidate must possess strong Excel skills and organizational capabilities, with an opportunity for hybrid work after training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience is required.
• Experience with month-end close and journal entries is required.
• Strong Excel skills required including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities including processing journal entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain accruals and prepare supportive schedules related to management fees.

Skills

Month-end close experience

Journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Concatenate, Pivot Tables)

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Staff Accountant / Analyst (Month-End Close & Reconciliation Exp. Req.)

Location: Downtown Phoenix, AZ (Initially 100% On-site until trained, then Hybrid with 3 days onsite)

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 + Annual Bonus Potential + Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) w/ match, Unlimited PTO

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Flexible

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship: Not available

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Description

Our client in the client service industry is seeking to hire a Staff Accountant / Analyst to add to their team in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations including month-end close activities, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and weekly management fee processing while also assisting with an ongoing project to document accounting processes and procedures. This position will work closely with accounting staff to gather information, organize documentation, and support process consistency across the department. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and advanced Excel abilities. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization and play a key role supporting both accounting operations and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities including processing journal entries
• Maintain accruals, prepaid schedules, depreciation schedules, & intercompany transactions
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Process weekly management fee batches including auditing, reviewing, and posting transactions
• Prepare supporting schedules and accounting documentation related to management fees
• Assist in the review and auditing of accounting SOPs across key accounting areas
• Meet with accounting staff to document step-by-step accounting workflows
• Organize and maintain SOP documentation through various stages of review and approval
• Identify control gaps, recurring errors, and process improvement opportunities
• Assist with documenting recurring issues and resolutions
• Support accounting projects and additional operational initiatives as needed
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience is required
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations is required
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP, Concatenate, and Pivot Tables are required
• Strong documentation, organizational, and follow-up skills are required
• Ability to 100% work on-site until trained (up to ~3 months) is required