Lead Staff Accountant

Arrivia; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO

Paid company holidays

Learning & career development

Job summary

Arrivia is seeking a sharp Lead Staff Accountant to join our corporate finance team. You will own complex monthly reconciliations and help drive the close.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of accounting experience in a high-volume environment, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and ERP system experience (Acumatica preferred).

Join a team that values process improvement, internal controls, audits support, and mentoring junior staff while enjoying travel perks and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience in high-volume corporate environment.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (Acumatica preferred).
• Strong problem solving and GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to communicate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Own complex monthly balance sheet reconciliations and closing processes.
• Collaborate with accounting team to ensure accurate monthly close.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in general ledger data.
• Improve internal controls and streamline workflows.
• Support annual audits and tax requests.
• Mentor junior staff accountants.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

Acumatica

ERP systems

Job description

At arrivia, we connect people to world-class travel experiences, and behind every great journey is a powerhouse Accounting team. We are looking for a sharp, resilient, and analytical Lead Staff Accountant to step into a critical role within our corporate finance function.

If you thrive in high-volume environments, possess a bulletproof understanding of account reconciliations, and actually enjoy the challenge of auditing and cleaning up messy, complex transactional data, we want to talk to you.

What You Will Do:

• Master the Reconciliations: Take full ownership of complex monthly balance sheet reconciliations, driving total accuracy and structural integrity across our accounts.
• Navigate Complex Data: Use your strong investigative skills to dive deep into high-volume general ledger data, quickly identifying, unpacking, and resolving discrepancies.
• Drive the Close: Partner closely with the corporate accounting manager, senior analysts, and staff accountants to execute an efficient, accurate monthly close process.
• Streamline and Optimize: Stay curious. Look for ways to improve internal controls, standardize procedures, and eliminate inefficiencies in our current workflows.
• Support the Big Picture: Assist with annual corporate audit engagements, coordinate field testing, and pull key schedules for quarterly and annual tax requests.
• Mentor and Lead: Serve as a subject matter expert and a supportive guide to help grow and develop junior staff accountants on the team.

What We Are Looking For:

• The Right Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• The Sweet Spot of Experience: 5 to 8 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience, ideally inside a high-volume corporate or enterprise environment.
• Data & System Savvy: Advanced technical capability with Excel and direct experience navigating major enterprise resource planning systems (experience with Acumatica is a major plus).
• A Fast Learning Curve: The ability to jump into unique, industry-specific business models, grasp complex data streams quickly, and solve problems independently.
• Thought Leadership: A professional who doesn't just pass journal entries, but understands the GAAP guidance behind them and can communicate effectively across multiple departments.

The Perks & Benefits:

At arrivia, we don't just talk about travel, we live it. We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, your future, and your next big adventure:

• Incredible Travel Perks: Explore the world for less! Take advantage of exclusive, deeply discounted rates on cruises, resorts, hotels, and vacation packages available only to our team members.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Stay covered with robust medical, dental, and vision insurance options tailored to protect you and your family.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your retirement goals with our competitive 401k plan featuring a company matching contribution.
• Time to Unwind: Recharge and stay fresh with unlimited PTO and paid company holidays.
• Stay Curious & Grow: Expand your professional horizon with continuous learning opportunities, structured development, and internal career pathing.

Who We Are:

Welcome to arrivia. We specialize in making brands better through the power of travel. With more than 55 years of combined experience, We're a merger of three powerhouse brands combining ICE, SOR Technology, and WMPH Vacations. With offices around the world, we embrace diversity and a shared passion for travel across our global staff.

We're focused on building a customer-first culture, fueled by the best travel experiences for all our members at every point in their journey. Grow with us, as we continue our path to deliver innovative solutions and take charge of change.

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