Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a large retail organization in Tempe, Arizona. This onsite opportunity is a Long-term Contract position suited for an accounting specialist who thrives in a fast-moving, high-volume environment and enjoys owning critical close and reconciliation work. The role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, support day-to-day accounting operations, and collaborate across teams to maintain strong financial controls.

Responsibilities:

- Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial results.

- Create and examine journal entries, accruals, and ledger adjustments to maintain the integrity of financial records.

- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and monitor outstanding items, using Black Line when applicable to organize and complete close-related tasks.

- Research variances and account discrepancies, then follow through on corrective actions and resolution.

- Support accounting activity related to retail operations, including high-volume transactions connected to inventory, revenue, and operating expenses.

- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages for management review.

- Work closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and operational partners to confirm the accuracy and completeness of financial data.

- Uphold internal control standards, accounting policies, and compliance requirements across routine accounting processes.

- Respond to audit support needs by assembling documentation and explaining account activity as requested.

- Recommend and support improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations. Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.

- 2-5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a large company or multi-entity environment.

- Hands-on background in full-cycle accounting with direct involvement in month-end close activities.

- Experience with Black Line is strongly preferred, particularly for reconciliations and close task management.

- Solid knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and core financial reporting practices.

- Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as pivot tables, lookup formulas, and data analysis tools.

- Familiarity with enterprise accounting platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Net Suite, or similar systems.

- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy in deadline-driven settings.

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