Senior Accountant

Jobot; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Jobot in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Senior Accountant to support equity method investments and financial reporting under US GAAP. You will handle month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience with equity method investments, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including equity method investments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with month-end and quarter-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting of equity method investments, recording share of investee earnings and losses.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules related to investment activity.
• Analyze financial statements from investees to ensure accurate accounting.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes under U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with financial statements, management reporting, and investment roll-forward schedules.
• Evaluate investment activity including contributions, distributions, and ownership changes.
• Research technical accounting matters related to equity method investments.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to support reporting and business objectives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system

General ledger

Job description

Senior Accountant

$100000 - $110000 per year | Scottsdale, AZ | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a growing organization seeking a Senior Accountant to support its accounting and financial reporting functions, with a particular focus on equity method investments. This individual will play a key role in investment accounting, month-end and quarter-end close, financial analysis, and the preparation of accurate financial statements. The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting background, experience with equity method investments, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Why join us?

Opportunity to develop specialized technical accounting expertise.

Exposure to complex investment structures and financial reporting.

Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and reporting of equity method investments, including recording the company's share of investee earnings and losses.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules related to investment activity.
• Analyze financial statements and reporting packages received from investees to ensure accurate and timely accounting.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and investment roll-forward schedules.
• Evaluate investment activity, including contributions, distributions, and changes in ownership percentages.
• Research technical accounting matters related to equity method investments and assist with the application of relevant accounting guidance.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and other internal stakeholders to support financial reporting and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including equity method investments or complex investment accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and interpret complex accounting transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with an ERP or general ledger system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience in public accounting, private equity, investment management, real estate, energy, or another industry with complex investment structures.
• Familiarity with ASC 323 (Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures) and related technical accounting guidance.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.