Staff Accountant

Leapros, Inc.

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A trusted workforce solutions partner is seeking a Staff Accountant in Phoenix, Arizona. The position entails supporting daily accounting operations, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with monthly and annual closes. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 2-3 years of relevant experience. This full-time role provides an excellent work environment and competitive pay between $75,000 and $80,000 per year.

Qualifications

2 to 3 years of experience in accounting or related field preferred.
Experience with financial systems is a plus.
Experience with manufacturing/distribution companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day corporate accounting operations.
Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
Help improve internal controls.
Assist with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Solid communication abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to meet deadlines

Collaborative work style

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains

Restaurant 365

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$75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Leapros is a trusted workforce solutions partner, offering customized recruitment and interim staffing solutions, as well as innovative resources designed to empower employers and professionals to accomplish their hiring and career objectives. Operating on a national platform, our areas of concentration include finance and accounting, information technology and engineering, human resources and administration, sales and marketing, supply chain and operations. Whether you are a talented professional or a company looking for a talented professional, we welcome you to take a leap with us!

CLIENT PARTNER PROFILE & VALUE PROPOSITION: Leapros has been engaged by a leader in the restaurant industry to fill a Staff Accountant role. I you are looking for an incredible career opportunity with great job stability, an awesome and fun work environment, while working side-by-side with an incredible diverse team, we highly encourage you to apply!

POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is a self-starter, possesses an attention to detail, has solid communication abilities, and is primarily responsible for supporting the Accounting Manager in the following corporate accounting functions, including but not limited to: daily accounting operations, period-end close; account reconciliations; improvement of processes/internal controls; and other ad-hoc projects, as necessary. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Daily Accounting Operations: Perform day-to-day corporate accounting operations, including account coding and posting transactions into the general ledger system, reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts, and preparing correcting journal entries. Responsibilities include researching and correcting account discrepancies and interfacing with various departments to assist in the resolution of general accounting issues and discrepancies. Also, perform the following daily responsibilities:
Accounts Payable: Retrieve invoices from vendors’ portals. Process invoices to make sure bills are coded to the correct GL accounts and to make sure payments are correct and on time. Match invoices with goods receipts and purchase orders. Request statements from vendors and reconcile vendor account balances with vendor statements. Produce weekly payment proposals. Process approved weekly payments runs. Answer inquiries from suppliers about accounts payable (past due invoices and payments made).
Accounts Receivable: Generate and distribute weekly and monthly terms customers’ statements and make sure settlements are made timely and accurately. Apply credits to outstanding invoices to clean up the account.
Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Close: Post monthly, quarterly and annual accruals. Perform account reconciliations and prepare journal entries for month-end, quarter-end and annual closing of the books. Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly internal reports and data needed by various departments.
Process Improvement/Internal Controls: Assist in the design, implementation and/or improvement of finance organization policies and procedures.
Ad-Hoc Projects: Assist the Accounting Manager on ad-hoc projects, as necessary; generate reports and retrieve supporting documents for audit purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
2 to 3 years of experience in accounting or related field preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel at an intermediate level
Experience with financial systems is a plus (Great Plains, Restaurant 365)
Experience with manufacturing/distribution companies is a plus
Highly detailed oriented, organized and ability to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, departments, management and external service providers to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results

PAY TRANSPARENCY: A reasonable estimate of the available {annual or hourly} pay scale for this position is: $75,000-$80,000 per year. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority.

At Leapros, we are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. To learn more about Leapros or to speak with one of our recruitment partners, call 866-920-LEAP or visit our website at www.leapros.com.

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