Senior Accountant — GAAP, Close & Analytics Lead

Paylocity; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee core accounting processes and lead month-end closes. You will manage general ledger reconciliations, bank statements, intercompany accounts, and asset records, while ensuring GAAP compliance and internal controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience with degree or 8 years without.
• Candidates with international business experience are preferred.
• Bilingual candidates will be preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-level/multiple entity company preferred.
• Foreign tax experience highly preferred.
• Audit experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and maintains financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Oversee account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
• Performs monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Maintains documentation for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, purchasing, and treasury.
• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations and makes adjusting journal entries.
• Performs monthly analytical reviews of financial statements and recommends improvements or adjustments, as needed.
• Records fixed asset acquisitions, disposition, and depreciation to ensure accuracy in accounting
• Reconciles balances for fixed assets and the general ledger, accumulated depreciation, and depreciation expense.
• Calculates and records accruals, in addition to reconciling actuals for internal accounts, including taxes.
• Responds to information requests, reviews financial statements, and assists with audits.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, company procedures, and GAAP.
• Assists with conducting internal audits and internal control evaluations.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, skill to independently manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality and a high level of professionalism throughout all aspects and responsibilities.
• Provide accurate and timely information to customers and internal parties.
• Respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
• Communicate with customers and representatives of internal departments in a professional manner.
• Establish, develop, and maintain long-lasting customer and vendor relationships.
• Participate in the development of organizational and operational excellence by upholding company policies and procedures as well as demonstrating a level of professionalism and communication consistent with the expectations of the position.
• Uphold a strong company image consistent with the company’s core values; maintain a culture of professionalism and quality.
• Performs other requests and duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP

General ledger

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Time management

Customer/vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred but not required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paylocity in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee core accounting processes and lead month-end closes. You will manage general ledger reconciliations, bank statements, intercompany accounts, and asset records, while ensuring GAAP compliance and internal controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.