Senior Accountant

Quantix, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Job summary

A national finance firm is seeking a Senior Accountant (Contract) in Mesa, AZ to provide immediate hands-on support in core accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, a strong understanding of GAAP, and expertise in ERP systems. Key responsibilities include month-end closing, financial reporting, and process improvement. This 3-month contract role offers a pay rate of up to $65/hr, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior accountant or higher-level responsibilities.
• Experience supporting month-end close in complex environments.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review month-end and period-end close activities.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reports.
• Optimize ERP and accounting systems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

ERP systems experience

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Tools

Sage Intacct

Oracle

SAP

QuickBooks

Job description

Timing: Upcoming need - likely within the next 3-5 weeks. Contract will be 3 months+ in duration.

Rate: Up to $65/hr, DOE

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accountant (Contract) to provide immediate hands-on support across core accounting operations. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who has operated in fast-paced, complex environments, can step into existing processes with minimal ramp-up, and is comfortable owning deliverables from day one.

The Senior Accountant will partner closely with leadership, FP&A, and operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting & Close
• Perform and review month-end and period-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reports in accordance with GAAP
• Own general ledger integrity, ensuring timely and accurate postings
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting variances and discrepancies
• Produce internal financial reporting packages for leadership
• Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis as needed
• Assist with audit preparation, including schedules and auditor support

Operational & Project Accounting

• Support job costing / project accounting, WIP schedules, and margin analysis (where applicable)
• Manage or support fixed assets, depreciation, capital projects, and inventory accounting
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work within and help optimize ERP and accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Oracle, Dynamics, SAP, QuickBooks, Costpoint, or similar)
• Assist with or lead system implementations, upgrades, or process redesigns
• Document procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency
• Leverage advanced Excel and reporting tools to improve visibility and accuracy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A, operations, payroll, AP/AR, and leadership teams
• Communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted accounting resource during periods of change, growth, or transition

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior accountant or higher-level responsibilities
• Manage or support fixed assets, depreciation, capital projects, and inventory accounting
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close in complex environments
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and accounting platforms
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Interim Accounting Lead
• Experience with process optimization, system implementations, or clean-up engagements