Staff Accountant

Apex Heli-Support; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Heli-Support seeks a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Phoenix. You will assist with month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, and transaction processing to keep financial records accurate.

Responsibilities include posting GL entries, handling accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial reports, and supporting multi-state payroll. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior bookkeeping or accounting knowledge preferred
• Degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is a plus
• Understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing procedures
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Create, review, and process purchase orders
• Record and reconcile daily sales and transactions
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Review and process work orders and related transactions
• Track and reconcile billable and non-billable labor hours
• Review and process complex accounting transactions
• Assist with multi-state payroll processing, including deductions and withholdings
• Prepare and post general ledger entries
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with financial reporting and other accounting projects as needed

Job description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the company. This position will assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, payroll, transaction processing, and general accounting functions. Prior bookkeeping or accounting knowledge is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with month-end closing procedures

Perform bank and credit card reconciliations

Create, review, and process purchase orders

Record and reconcile daily sales and transactions

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable

Review and process work orders and related transactions

Track and reconcile billable and non-billable labor hours

Review and process complex accounting transactions

Assist with multi-state payroll processing, including deductions and

withholdings

Prepare and post general ledger entries

Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation

Assist with financial reporting and other accounting projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Prior bookkeeping or accounting knowledge preferred

Degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is a plus

Understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger accounting

Familiarity with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is preferred

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills