Staff Accountant

SGS Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional in Phoenix, AZ to perform month-end close, GL reconciliations, and journal entries. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, SAP experience, and excellent Excel skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required, with experience in budgeting and financial reporting. The position involves preparing monthly financial statements, supporting forecasts, and coordinating with suppliers and payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GL processes.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Month-to-month and year-to-year expense analyses with reconciliations.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries.
• Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts and identify errors.
• Compile and distribute monthly financial statements and reports.
• Assist with budget vs. actual analyses and annual forecasting.
• Handle tax reports, license renewals, and payroll-related tasks.
• Support quarterly and year-end reporting to corporate.
• Coordinate with suppliers and oversee cash flow/payables.

Skills

GAAP

Fixed Assets

Deferred Charges

Prepaid Expenses

Accruals

Payroll

GL Reconciliation

Excel Skills

SAP

Data Entry

10-key by Touch

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Analytical Problem-Solving

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Month-to-month & year-to-year expense analysis with recap. Identifications of General Ledger re-class and accruals per Southern Glazer's accounting policies and procedures.Prepare & post journal monthly entries.Monthly gross profit reconciliation between financial and billing distribution systemsCompile & distribute monthly financial statements and reports.Budget vs. Actual expense analysisMonthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts; including identifications of errors, write-offs or other items needing management discussionWorking with business-critical suppliers to maintain aging per corporate directives, including bank reconciliations and forecasting for identification of potential deficit spending.Prepare & file various monthly tax reports.Participate in annual budget forecasting.Petty cash & reconciliationProcess monthly spoils reconciliation and billingAssist with quarterly and end of year reporting to corporateProcess incentives for payout and submit to payroll for paymentProcess monthly commission payoutsCoordinate with Corporate on License RenewalsPayroll processing backup as well as preparation for various payroll reportsOther duties as assigned

Skills

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Fixed Assets, Deferred Charges, Prepaid Expenses, Accruals and Payroll3 years General Ledger reconciliation experienceProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel SkillsExperience with SAPAccurate data entry and 10-key by touch skilllsExcellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written), analytical/problem solving, and presentation skills.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related experience