Senior Accountant: Month-End Close & GAAP (Phoenix)

MOGEL; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MOGEL is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Phoenix area to own the month-end close, manage the general ledger, and prepare financial reporting. You will contribute to audits, tax prep, internal controls, and process improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong GAAP background, 3+ years of full-cycle accounting, and advanced Excel skills. Relocation to the Phoenix area is supported by the role and opportunity to impact core financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience covering the full month-end close cycle.
• Experience gained through a combination of public accounting and private-industry accounting.
• Hands-on experience with the general ledger, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Ability to research an unfamiliar accounting question, reach a supportable conclusion, and explain the conclusion clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort learning accounting systems, reporting platforms, and BI tools.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with fluid responsibilities, shifting priorities, and assignments that may not arrive with detailed instructions.
• Strong attention to detail that remains consistent under deadline pressure.
• Current residence in the Phoenix metropolitan area or willingness to relocate to the area.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Support and progressively assume ownership of the month-end close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s general ledger, chart of accounts, transaction flows, and financial reporting structure.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items rather than allowing unexplained balances to carry forward.
• Review account activity and identify unusual balances, inconsistencies, or potential errors.
• Apply sound judgment to determine which accounts and transactions require additional analysis.
• Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the general ledger.
• Apply GAAP appropriately and research unfamiliar accounting matters when necessary.
• Prepare accurate and polished financial reports for management and other stakeholders.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual audit and tax filings.
• Respond completely and promptly to requests from external auditors and tax professionals.
• Execute established controls over financial reporting consistently.
• Help maintain clear documentation supporting accounting processes and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and reduce reliance on manual or fragile processes.
• Improve the efficiency, accuracy, and documentation of recurring accounting activities.
• Learn the systems, data, and processes supporting the company’s accounting and reporting functions.
• Identify opportunities to make recurring processes faster, cleaner, more reliable, and better documented.
• Support future accounting system upgrades, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Explore responsible applications of AI and other emerging tools without compromising accuracy, security, or human accountability.
• Work effectively with outside vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting system or process-related issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA candidate or CPA licensure

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

BI tools / accounting software

Job description

MOGEL is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Phoenix area to own the month-end close, manage the general ledger, and prepare financial reporting. You will contribute to audits, tax prep, internal controls, and process improvements while partnering with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong GAAP background, 3+ years of full-cycle accounting, and advanced Excel skills. Relocation to the Phoenix area is supported by the role and opportunity to impact core financial operations.