Staff Accountant

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, based in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across multiple entities. The role includes posting journal entries, verifying deposits, and supporting monthly close in a hybrid work environment.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 2–3 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel and ERP/SAP skills. You will collaborate with operations to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Previous intercompany accounting or multi entity experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Review banking activity and validate deposits by analyzing point of sale transactions and system generated data.
• Provide accounting support across multiple business entities and locations.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to transactions, pricing, and inventory movement.
• Partner with operations and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Research variances, reconcile exceptions, and resolve outstanding accounting items in a timely manner.
• Assist with month end close activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, account analysis, and financial reporting support.
• Monitor automated accounting processes and audit system data to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-entity accounting

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Review banking activity and validate deposits by analyzing point of sale transactions and system generated data
• Provide accounting support across multiple business entities and locations
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to transactions, pricing, and inventory movement
• Partner with operations and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
• Research variances, reconcile exceptions, and resolve outstanding accounting items in a timely manner
• Assist with month end close activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, account analysis, and financial reporting support
• Monitor automated accounting processes and audit system data to ensure completeness and accuracy

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems; SAP experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Analytical problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Previous intercompany accounting or multi entity experience is highly preferred