Hybrid Staff Accountant: Close, Reconciliations & GAAP

Leslie's; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Dental & vision plan options

Company 401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Leslie’s seeks a Staff Accountant for its Phoenix corporate office on a hybrid schedule. You will support financial close, prepare journal entries, and conduct balance sheet reconciliations while partnering with FP&A, Treasury, AP and AR teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 1–3 years of GL experience, and solid knowledge of US GAAP. CPA path preference and strong Excel skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience with general ledger responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Intermediate Excel skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote).
• Experience with general ledger systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly journal entries, including cash transactions, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with Company policy and internal control standards.
• Analyze expenses across multiple accounts and provide variance explanations to budget and forecast.
• Prepare financial reporting schedules for internal management reporting and external reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve accounting issues by analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Document accounting procedures and cross-train to provide team coverage as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

General ledger software

Job description

Leslie’s seeks a Staff Accountant for its Phoenix corporate office on a hybrid schedule. You will support financial close, prepare journal entries, and conduct balance sheet reconciliations while partnering with FP&A, Treasury, AP and AR teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 1–3 years of GL experience, and solid knowledge of US GAAP. CPA path preference and strong Excel skills are highly valued.