Senior Accountant

Confidential Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 66,124 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

A major accounting firm is seeking a skilled Accountant for a contract role in Phoenix, Arizona. The position requires knowledge of accounting principles and at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing account reconciliations, and assisting with audits. The successful candidate will work independently and be expected to meet various deadlines. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is required, with a construction or insurance background desirable. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for remote work after training.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Construction background preferable.
• Insurance and/or Surety background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Multiple balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Monthly journal entries related to insurance programs.
• Assist in audit schedules preparation.
• Prepare financial reports for annual insurance renewal.

Skills

Confidentiality

Professional Communication

Independent Work

Strategic Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Equivalent experience

Job description

Base pay range

$48.00/hr - $52.00/hr

Founder, Executive Recruiter at Hire Resolutions

This contract role will last 2-6 months and can be remote after the Accountant is fully trained. Work directly with the Insurance Controller within a large organization. Strong accounting skills are required, but insurance experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates in depth knowledge of accounting principles
• Willingness to learn the various insurance programs and coverages
• Responsible for multiple balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Prepare monthly journal entries related to insurance programs
• Assist in the month-end close process
• Responsible for management of prepaid insurance schedule and monthly amortization journal entries
• Prepare monthly financial reports related to insurance programs
• Assist in preparing audit schedules at year-end
• Assist in preparing insurance carrier audit reports
• Prepare monthly/quarterly insurance billings for various entities and assist in collections as needed
• Assist with financial reporting for annual insurance renewal
• Ability to efficiently work toward and consistently meet deadlines
• Perform special projects, other ad-hoc duties, as needed

Skills

• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Professional verbal and written communication
• Must be able to work independently, multitask, and prioritize to accomplish goals
• Ability to identify and implement best practices, think strategically, and plan for the long-term success of the organization
• Have strong attention to detail, enjoy problem-solving, take initiative, and have a professional and service-minded approach

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent experience
• Construction background preferable
• Insurance and/or Surety background is desirable

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Construction and Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds