Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst

Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday through Friday | Standard business hours with some scheduling flexibility

Compensation: $26/hr - $29/hr, plus opportunities for career growth and advancement

Position Overview

A substantial organization is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support financial reporting, account analysis, and day to day accounting operations. This role combines traditional accounting responsibilities with data analysis and reporting, making it an excellent fit for someone who enjoys both numbers and problem solving.

The Accounting Analyst will work closely with cross functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, provide meaningful business insights, and contribute to process enhancements that improve efficiency across the organization. This position offers strong exposure to financial systems, reporting tools, and analytical projects.

What You'll Do

• Review and reconcile financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Record journal entries and maintain supporting schedules and documentation.

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.

• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and identify data inconsistencies.

• Compile, cleanse, and validate accounting information from multiple systems.

• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for accounting and business partners.

• Assist with general ledger maintenance and balance sheet account reviews.

• Collaborate with internal departments to improve reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness.

• Support audit activities by gathering requested documentation and schedules.

• Contribute ideas for streamlining workflows, enhancing controls, and improving reporting capabilities.

• Leverage reporting tools and data analytics to help management make informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, reporting, or a related analytical role.

• Strong Excel proficiency, including data manipulation, lookups, formulas, and PivotTables.

• Experience working with large amounts of financial or operational data.

• Understanding of accounting concepts, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes.

• Ability to identify trends, research discrepancies, and solve problems independently.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Analytics, or a related discipline.

• Exposure to ERP systems and corporate accounting environments.

• Experience with business intelligence, reporting, or data visualization platforms.

• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, BlackLine, or similar tools.

• Previous involvement in month end close, audit support, or financial process improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate brings a blend of accounting knowledge and analytical thinking. They enjoy working with data, uncovering trends, and partnering with others to improve reporting and operational processes. Success in this role requires curiosity, attention to detail, strong problem solving abilities, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Pay Details: $26.00 to $29.00 per hour

Search managed by: Angela Walton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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