Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package with a strong 401(k) match

PTO that increases with tenure

Meaningful career growth opportunities

Positive, transparent, and collaborative culture

Strong leadership

Job summary

A reputable financial services firm in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a qualified accounting professional to prepare journal entries and assist with financial closings. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and 1-3 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. This role offers competitive benefits, ample PTO, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years accounting experience.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial statements and perform variance analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar business-related field

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar business-related field
• 1-3 years accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with a strong 401(k) match
• PTO that increases with tenure, supporting long‑term work-life balance
• Meaningful career growth opportunities within a stable and well-known organization
• Positive, transparent, and collaborative culture employees consistently praise
• Led by strong, well‑tenured leaders

In this role, you will:

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
• Analyze financial statements and perform variance analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.