Senior Staff Accountant

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Core Responsibilities

Month End Close & General Ledger Ownership

Own and execute the monthly close process including journal entries accruals and reconciliations
Maintain the accuracy completeness and audit readiness of the general ledger
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with clear organized support
Ensure close timelines are met and issues are proactively identified and resolved

Intercompany & Accrual Accounting

Manage intercompany accounting including due to / due from balances and eliminations
Prepare review and document monthly accruals (payroll AP leases contracted services etc.)
Investigate historical activity and correct prior period issues when identified
Ensure journal entries impacting cash accounts comply with internal controls and accounting standards.

Payroll Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting

Perform payroll accounting and payroll reconciliation (triangle reconciliations)
Own fixed asset and lease accounting including capitalization depreciation amortization and disposals
Maintain subledgers and ensure alignment with the general ledger
Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and external requests

Controls Review & Oversight

Serve as the primary accounting control point between transactional accounting and financial reporting
Review ACH batches and key accounting outputs prepared by Staff Accounting / AP
Ensure proper segregation of duties and adherence to documented processes
Escalate exceptions risks or judgment items to the Controller with clear analysis

Audit & Process Partnership

Support audit tax and lender requests by preparing schedules and explanations
Partner with the Controller on process improvements documentation and close refinement
Help transition accounting from person dependent processes to scalable role based ownership

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
5 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Public accounting experience required (any firm size) ideally including audit/assurance or accounting advisory work.
CPA certification is not required
Strong experience owning month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
Strong knowledge of accrual accounting intercompany accounting and internal controls.
Experience in healthcare or multi entity environments preferred.
Experience supporting audits and working with external accountants
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems and reporting tools strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines in a close driven environment
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Collaborative service oriented mindset
Clear written and verbal communication
Experience and proven success in fast paced changing environment.

Core Responsibilities Month End Close & General Ledger Ownership Own and execute the monthly close process including journal entries accruals and reconciliations Maintain the accuracy completeness and audit readiness of the general ledger Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations with cl...