Staff Accountant: Bank Recs & Month-End (Entry-Level)

CNA National; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

401K match

Paid vacation time

Full benefits

Scottsdale location

Job summary

CNA National is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant in Scottsdale, AZ to support daily bank and cash reconciliation, monthly closing procedures, account reconciliations, and accounting analysis.

The role requires a solid understanding of basic accounting and GAAP, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and own tasks from start to finish. Collaboration with Operations Accounting and Home Office personnel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of accounting experience preferred; recent or upcoming graduates encouraged.
• Cash accounting or bank reconciliation experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including formulas, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, PivotTables, and handling large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday in Scottsdale office.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank and cash reconciliations to ensure accurate cash activity and balances.
• Analyze cash inflows and outflows and identify unusual or reconciling items.
• Coordinate with Parent Company and Home Office personnel on cash management and accounting assignments.
• Prepare and process electronic funds transfers (wire and ACH) per procedures.
• Assist with month-end close: journal entries and reconciliations.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and follow through to resolution.
• Develop understanding of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with departments to research transactions and fulfill accounting requests.
• Support annual financial statement and 401(k) audit processes.
• Assist with other accounting functions as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CNA National is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant in Scottsdale, AZ to support daily bank and cash reconciliation, monthly closing procedures, account reconciliations, and accounting analysis.

The role requires a solid understanding of basic accounting and GAAP, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and own tasks from start to finish. Collaboration with Operations Accounting and Home Office personnel is required.