Staff Accountant

Location:

Phoenix, AZ. Full-time onsite Position Summary

Bel-Aire Mechanical is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role will support daily accounting operations, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and construction project accounting functions.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow within a dynamic organization and gain exposure to construction accounting, job cost reporting, and financial analysis.

• Prepare and record journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting schedules.
• Prepare account analyses and roll-forward schedules.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial data and identify variances or unusual transactions.
• Prepare reporting schedules for leadership and corporate finance teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

• Assist with job cost accounting and project-related financial tracking.
• Review project costs, labor allocations, and coding accuracy.
• Help maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and reporting.
• Support revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting processes.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to ensure accurate project financial data.

• Perform bank reconciliations and cash account analyses.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Monitor outstanding items and resolve discrepancies timely.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and tracking.

• Assist with customer billing and collections activities as needed.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and aging reports.
• Support credit reviews and customer account setup efforts.
• Help resolve customer payment discrepancies.

• Assist with annual audits and quarterly review activities.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for auditors.
• Ensure accounting records comply with US GAAP and company policies.
• Support SOX and internal control compliance initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses.

• A hands-on accounting position with exposure to both operational and financial accounting.
• An opportunity to learn construction accounting, project financial management, and revenue recognition.
• A role that partners closely with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, and Corporate Finance.
• A growth opportunity for someone interested in advancing toward Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller roles.

• A purely transactional AP or AR position.
• A bookkeeping-only role.
• A remote position.
• A leadership role with direct reports.
• A role focused solely on financial reporting without operational support.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Construction industry experience.
• Experience with job costing and project accounting.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting and ASC 606.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE or similar construction ERP systems.
• Progress toward CPA certification or CPA designation.
• Experience supporting financial audits.
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