Staff Accountant

Headfarmer; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site in Phoenix/Scottsdale

Job summary

Headfarmer is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to strengthen our accounting function in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. You will own core full-cycle accounting tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, contributing to accurate financial records across multiple entities.

This role suits someone with a solid accounting foundation who enjoys process improvements and wants to grow with our in-house accounting team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Solid grasp of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Sharp attention to detail and a high bar for accuracy.
• Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently.
• Multi-entity or professional services accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with QuickBooks (Online/Desktop) and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Journal Entries – post entries and maintain GL across entities.
• Perform reconciliations: bank, credit card, GL; resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close with schedules and analysis.
• Process AP/AR activities: invoice entry, vendor management, payments.
• Handle check processing and records; maintain organized docs onsite.
• Assist Intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Provide support for legal operations and audits.

Skills

General Ledger

Journal Entries

Reconciliations

Month-End Close

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Excel

QuickBooks

Team Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

We are a professional services and consulting firm looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to help strengthen our accounting function in Phoenix/Scottsdale. You'll own core full-cycle accounting work — journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close — and play a key role in keeping our financial records accurate across multiple entities. This is a great fit for someone with a strong accounting foundation who wants real ownership, enjoys improving processes, and is excited to grow alongside our expanding in-house accounting team.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Journal Entries - 25%: Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, recurring); maintain the GL; ensure accurate, timely records across entities
• Reconciliations - 20%: Monthly bank, credit card, and GL reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies
• Month-End & Year-End Close - 15%: Support and execute close, including supporting schedules and account analysis
• Accounts Payable & Receivable - 15%: Process and review AP/AR activity — invoice entry, vendor management, payment tracking
• Check Processing & Records - 10%: Process incoming checks (scan, deposit, record); maintain organized physical and electronic financial documentation (primarily on-site)
• Intercompany - 5%: Support intercompany transactions and related reconciliations
• Legal Support - 5%: Backup accounting support for legal operations, including trust/IOLTA activity (some on-site coordination)
• Reporting & Audit Support - 5%: Help prepare financial reports and supporting schedules; support audit prep and ad hoc analysis

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Solid grasp of GAAP and core accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Sharp attention to detail and a high bar for accuracy
• Self-motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently
• A plus: multi-entity or professional services / law firm accounting experience
• QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop) - Preferred
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement

3 fixed days in office, 2 remote, once eligible. In-office days are set (not flexible day-to-day) to keep check deposits and mail on a predictable cadence. Based in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area — local candidates only. New hires may work primarily on-site during initial onboarding/training before transitioning to hybrid.