Staff Accountant

LHH US; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K plan

Paid leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a Scottsdale-area company to hire a Staff Accountant. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for a recent accounting graduate or junior professional looking to build general ledger experience.

You will prepare and post journal entries, assist with GL maintenance and close processes, analyze variances, and collaborate with internal departments. Monday–Friday daytime hours with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 6 months of GL accounting experience including journal entries.
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Utilize Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile data.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Skills

Journal entries

General ledger

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Staff Accountant LHH Recruitment is partnering with a company near Scottsdale who is in search of a staff accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or early-career accounting professional looking to build on their general ledger experience. This role is fully onsite, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile accounting data.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 6 months of general ledger accounting experience, including preparing journal entries.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $55,000-$60,000, depending on experience.
• Monday-Friday schedule with consistent daytime hours.
• Opportunity to gain valuable accounting experience and grow within the organization.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.