Lead Accountant

LeoForce; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

401(k) with employer contribution

Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness and employee support programs

Supportive, professional team enviro n

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a Senior Staff Accountant in Mesa, AZ to join our finance team and ensure accurate daily accounting operations, month-end close, and GAAP compliance for a mission-driven nonprofit.

In this full-time, on-site role, you will oversee AP/AR activities, reconcile accounts, prepare financial reports, and support grants and restricted funds accounting, collaborating with program, HR, operations, and development teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with AP and AR functions.
• Exposure to nonprofit, fund accounting, grants, or multi-fund environments preferred.
• Experience supporting GAAP financial reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience reviewing or supporting the work of other accounting staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations across AP, AR, and Staff Accountant functions
• Review invoices, payments, deposits, allocations, journal entries, and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and support month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Support restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, including grants and deferred revenue
• Assist with financial reports related to contracts, grants, and funding sources
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and controls
• Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and automation tools
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Partner with Program, HR, Operations, and Development teams to ensure accurate coding and timely processing
• Provide technical guidance and day‑to‑day support to accounting staff
• Promote consistency, quality, and a collaborative team environment

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Fund accounting

Excel proficiency

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Details

Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Mesa, AZ

Industry: Mission‑Driven / Nonprofit Organization

Employment Type: Full‑Time | On‑site

About the Organization

Our client is a well‑established, mission‑driven organization serving the greater Phoenix area. They support diverse programs funded through a combination of government contracts, grants, donations, and program revenue. The finance team plays a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and transparency across the organization’s operations.

Position Overview

The Senior Staff Accountant is a key contributor within the Accounting & Finance team, responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Oversight

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations across AP, AR, and Staff Accountant functions


• Review invoices, payments, deposits, allocations, journal entries, and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance


• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and support month‑end and year‑end close processes


• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting


• Prepare supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards


• Support restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, including grants and deferred revenue


• Assist with financial reports related to contracts, grants, and funding sources

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and controls


• Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and automation tools


• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

Collaboration & Leadership Support

• Partner with Program, HR, Operations, and Development teams to ensure accurate coding and timely processing


• Provide technical guidance and day‑to‑day support to accounting staff


• Promote consistency, quality, and a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

Experience

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience


• Hands‑on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month‑end close


• Experience with AP and AR functions


• Exposure to nonprofit, fund accounting, grants, or multi‑fund environments preferred


• Experience supporting GAAP financial reporting


• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills


• Experience reviewing or supporting the work of other accounting staff preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation


• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage


• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time


• 401(k) with employer contribution


• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage


• Tuition reimbursement


• Wellness and employee support programs


• Supportive, professional team environment

A bit about us:

Leading Non Profit with growth opportunities

Why join us?

Compassion, impactful mission for communities throughout Arizona