AP Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a growing organization in Scottsdale seeking an experienced AP Staff Accountant. You will manage full-cycle accounts payable, assist with month-end close, and support the general ledger and reporting processes.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of AP experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. This on-site role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with strong accounts payable responsibilities.
• Experience beyond transactional AP, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger support.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficient Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable process: review, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Prepare and post journal entries for AP and general accounting.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze AP aging, accruals, and expense accounts for accuracy.
• Support financial reporting and general ledger processes.
• Assist audits by preparing documentation as requested.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

AP Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment is working with a growing and well-established company in Scottsdale. This company is seeking an experienced AP Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed beyond high-volume transactional accounts payable and has hands-on experience supporting the month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting. The salary range is between $65,000-$80,000, fully onsite.

If you're looking to take the next step in your accounting career with a collaborative team and a stable organization, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing
• Prepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable and general accounting
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Analyze AP aging, accruals, and expense accounts to ensure accuracy
• Maintain the general ledger and support financial reporting processes
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience with strong accounts payable responsibilities
• Experience beyond transactional AP, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger support
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas
• Experience working in an ERP system such as Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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