Staff Accountant

PeerSource; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Staff Accountant for a full-time position in Yuma, AZ. The role includes responsibilities like preparing journal entries, managing bank reconciliations, and supporting monthly close processes. Candidates should have 1-3 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must. This position does not provide H1 sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public setting.
• Experience with month-end close processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and support monthly close processes.
• Manage and execute bank reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll activities as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

PeerSource is recruiting for a Staff Accountant on a Direct Hire basis. This role is based out of Yuma, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, support monthly close processes, and assist in producing financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and review income statement activity.
• Manage and execute bank reconciliations regularly.
• Support AP processing, including data entry, invoice coding, and payment runs.
• Create and distribute recurring sales reports and assist with ad hoc financial reporting.
• Assist with payroll activities as needed, under the direction of the Controller.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records, especially during the ERP transition.
• Utilize Excel to reconcile accounts, analyze data, and prepare reports.

Required Skills

• 1-3 years of accounting experience in either a corporate or public setting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and experience assisting with or owning parts of the month-end close.
• Comfortable performing reconciliations, AP tasks, and other hands-on accounting functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and lookups.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems; prior involvement in system transitions is a plus.
• Highly organized and able to manage shifting priorities across multiple accounting functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Professional, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

H1 sponsorship is not available.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Retail