Senior Accountant - Lead Close & Process Improvement

U-Haul; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug plans

Dental & Vision plan

Onsite medical clinic

New indoor fitness gym

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company-paid life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

U-Haul International is seeking a senior accountant to advance in responsibility and lead month-end close procedures in a fast-paced finance environment at the Phoenix campus.

The role requires a strong GAAP background, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor accounting staff while supporting external audits and variance analysis for management and SEC reporting. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate accounting experience is required.
• CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, good listening skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine month-end close procedures within prescribed timeframes.
• Prepare and review monthly recurring and general accounting journal entries per GAAP.
• Maintain balance sheet accounts and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies and propose fixes for the future.
• Analyze financial statement trends and explain fluctuations.
• Support balance sheet analytics process and variance analysis for management and SEC reporting.
• Provide support to the team; assist in training and mentoring accounting staff.
• Prepare schedules in support of external audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP (GL)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

U-Haul International is seeking a senior accountant to advance in responsibility and lead month-end close procedures in a fast-paced finance environment at the Phoenix campus.

The role requires a strong GAAP background, attention to detail, and the ability to mentor accounting staff while supporting external audits and variance analysis for management and SEC reporting. Excellent communication skills are essential.