Staff Accountant

Apex Heli-Support; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Heli-Support is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Phoenix. This role handles month-end close, reconciliations, payroll processing, and transaction posting to ensure accurate financial records.

Candidates should have bookkeeping or accounting knowledge, familiarity with QuickBooks and Excel, and strong attention to detail. Prior payroll experience and understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger concepts are a plus.

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.

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.
• Prepare and post general ledger entries.

Skills

Bookkeeping knowledge

Accounting knowledge

General ledger

Debits and credits

Excel

QuickBooks

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or coursework

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

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