We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is focused on the financial sector, requiring the successful candidate to prepare financial statements, handle client contact, and provide client training.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable.
• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain the general ledger and make necessary journal entries.
• Carry out month-end close procedures.
• Utilize QuickBooks for payroll processing.
• Engage with clients, providing them with the necessary training on QuickBooks usage.
• Manage some aspects of tax preparation to ensure compliance.
• Monitor client accounts and take appropriate actions when necessary.
• Maintain accurate customer credit records.• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management is required.
• Must have experience with Bank Reconciliations.
• A strong understanding of the General Ledger is necessary.
• Must be able to accurately and efficiently handle Journal Entries.
• Experience with Month End Close processes is a must.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is required for this role.
• Tax Preparation skills are necessary.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are necessary.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is necessary.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.