Senior Accountant

UpRecruit; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UpRecruit is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the shared-services team in Mesa, AZ. The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, banking activity, and audit support.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and looking for long-term internal growth with leadership potential within a well-established manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong month-end close, journal entry, accrual, and reconciliation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Fixed asset and capital project experience.
• Multi-entity or shared-services experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience.
• Ability to meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation, and capital project activity.
• Support banking, payroll, audit, tax, and budgeting activities.
• Maintain accurate schedules and process documentation.
• Help improve accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Partner with accounting teams across multiple locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Costpoint

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join the shared-services team of a well-established manufacturing company in Mesa. This role supports multiple U.S. business units and focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, banking activity, and audit support.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and interested in becoming a long-term internal resource with potential for future leadership growth.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation, and capital project activity
• Support banking, payroll, audit, tax, and budgeting activities
• Maintain accurate schedules and process documentation
• Help improve accounting workflows and internal controls
• Partner with accounting teams across multiple locations

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience
• Strong month-end close, journal entry, accrual, and reconciliation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Fixed asset and capital project experience
• Multi-entity or shared-services experience preferred
• Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial experience preferred
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience
• Costpoint or Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus
• Ability to meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Four-day workweek with Fridays off
• Stable, financially strong organization
• Experienced and highly tenured accounting team
• Broad exposure across multiple U.S. business units
• Long-term growth and leadership potential
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits