Staff Accountant

LHH; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations. This role involves month-end closing, financial analysis, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least three years of experience, and strong analytical skills, particularly in high-volume environments. Competitive pay in the range of $58k – $65k annually, along with the opportunity for contract-to-hire employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Background in high-volume consumer-facing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and periodic close activities.
• Track and maintain fixed assets and capitalization schedules.
• Compile, review, and validate financial data for accuracy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Modern accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm - onsite

Pay Range: $58k – $65k annually, based on experience

Employment Status: Contract-to-hire

The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-location organization. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and providing financial insights used in operational and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high transaction volume.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and periodic close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Track and maintain fixed assets and capitalization schedules
• Analyze financial variances and investigate discrepancies to identify root causes
• Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reports in accordance with accounting standards
• Develop financial analyses, models, and reporting tools to support management decisions
• Gain working knowledge of inventory valuation methods and end-to-end inventory movement
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements related to costing and reporting
• Compile, review, and validate financial data for accuracy and completeness
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by comparing actual results to planned figures
• Provide general accounting support as needed across the department

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant accounting experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of three years of hands-on accounting experience
• Background in high-volume, consumer-facing industries preferred
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Experience working with modern accounting systems and strong proficiency in Excel