Staff Accountant — Hybrid Role with Growth & Benefits

Leslie's Poolmart; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Floating personal day

Product discounts

Job summary

Leslie’s is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Phoenix corporate office with a hybrid work schedule. The role supports the financial close, reporting, and audit preparation in collaboration with FP&A, Treasury, AP, AR, and operating teams.

The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, analyze expenses, and contribute to internal controls and reporting accuracy to drive efficient financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Progress toward CPA preferred.
• 1–3 years accounting or finance experience with general ledger responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Intermediate Excel skills; proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience with general ledger systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly journal entries, including cash transactions, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with Company policy and internal control standards.
• Analyze expenses across multiple accounts and provide variance explanations to budget and forecast.
• Prepare financial reporting schedules for internal management reporting and external reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve accounting issues by analyzing and interpreting financial data.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Document accounting procedures and cross-train to provide team coverage as needed.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

General ledger systems

Job description

Leslie’s is seeking a Staff Accountant for our Phoenix corporate office with a hybrid work schedule. The role supports the financial close, reporting, and audit preparation in collaboration with FP&A, Treasury, AP, AR, and operating teams.

The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, analyze expenses, and contribute to internal controls and reporting accuracy to drive efficient financial processes.