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Description We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work across various departments, including warehouse accounting, pricing, trade development, and executive management, in a dynamic multi-state environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct monthly and annual expense analyses, including identifying General Ledger reclassifications and accruals in adherence to company policies.

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Reconcile monthly gross profit between financial and distribution systems to maintain consistency.

• Compile and distribute financial statements and reports on a monthly basis.

• Analyze budget versus actual expenses to identify discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.

• Reconcile General Ledger accounts monthly, addressing errors, write-offs, or items requiring managerial review.

• Collaborate with critical suppliers and manage aging accounts in alignment with corporate directives, including bank reconciliations and forecasting potential deficits.

• Prepare and file various tax reports on a monthly basis, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Assist in the annual budget forecasting process to support strategic planning.

• Process reconciliations for petty cash, monthly spoils, commissions, and incentives, including submissions to payroll. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related concepts such as fixed assets, deferred charges, prepaid expenses, accruals, and payroll.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in General Ledger reconciliation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with advanced skills.

• Strong data entry accuracy and 10-key by touch expertise.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present analytical insights effectively.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Self-motivated and highly organized, capable of working independently to meet tight deadlines.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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