Staff Accountant

Unitedintegratedservices; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Staff Accountant to support full-cycle accounting, reconcile ledgers, prepare financial reports, and assist with month-end close.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 1–2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction. Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software/ERP systems are essential; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or relevant degree.
• 1-2+ years accounting experience, preferably in construction.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and posts business transactions from invoices, receipts, and documents.
• Summarizes details in ledgers and transfers data to the general ledger.
• Reconciles and balances assigned accounts.
• Prepares reports on cash, expenditures, payables/receivables, and P&L.
• Assists with invoice review and journal entries; manages vendor/customer accounts.
• Supports month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities.
• Maintains accurate accounting records through trial balance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting basics

Financial reporting

Data entry

Excel proficiency

Time management

Professionalism & confidentiality

English communication

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance

1-2+ years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination.

Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the full-cycle accounting process, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions from invoices, receipts, check stubs, and other supporting documents.
• Summarizes details in subsidiary ledgers or accounting files and transfers data to the general ledger.
• Reconciles and balances assigned accounts.
• Prepares and maintains accounting reports related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable, accounts receivable, profit and loss, and other business operations.
• Assists with invoice review, journal entries, payment records, billing support, and vendor/customer account follow-up as needed.
• Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintains accurate accounting records and supporting documents through trial balance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or relevant degree, or a related field.
• 1-2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a construction industry.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounting processes in a general accounting or corporate setting.
• Have basic math skills for addition, subtraction, division, multiplication. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting software or ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).

Language Proficiency:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin, preferred.

Nice to have:

• Construction experience.
• Verbal communication and reading skills in Mandarin.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials.
• Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job.
• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation.
• Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests.
• Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles.

Disclaimer:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.