Degreed Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Staff Accountant for a Scottsdale-area company. This entry-level role offers full-time, onsite work Monday–Friday, focused on building general ledger experience.

You will prepare journal entries, assist with reconciliations, support close processes, and analyze data using Excel. A BA in Accounting and up to 6 months of GL experience are required, with attention to detail and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 6 months of general ledger accounting experience, including preparing journal entries.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile accounting data.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Journal entries

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Formulas

Job description

Staff Accountant

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a company near Scottsdale who is in search of a staff accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career accounting professional looking to build on their general ledger experience. This role is fully onsite, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile accounting data.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 6 months of general ledger accounting experience, including preparing journal entries.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $55,000-$60,000, depending on experience.
• Monday-Friday schedule with consistent daytime hours.
• Opportunity to gain valuable accounting experience and grow within the organization.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Pay Details: $52,000.00 to $58,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for 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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