Staff Accountant Needed!

LHH has a client located in Phoenix, AZ who needs a Staff Accountant on a contract opportunity!

This is a great chance to work with a well-known beverage company to advance your career!

Job Overview:

This position reports directly to the Arizona and New Mexico Accounting and Finance Management Team and works with several departments including but not limited to, warehouse, accounting, pricing, trade development, and executive management in a multi-state environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Month-to-month & year-to-year expense analysis with recap. Identifications of General Ledger re-class and accruals per Southern Glazer’s accounting policies and procedures.

· Prepare & post journal monthly entries.

· Monthly gross profit reconciliation between financial and billing distribution systems

· Compile & distribute monthly financial statements and reports.

· Budget vs. Actual expense analysis

· Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts; including identifications of errors, write-offs or other items needing management discussion

· Working with business-critical suppliers to maintain aging per corporate directives, including bank reconciliations and forecasting for identification of potential deficit spending.

· Prepare & file various monthly tax reports.

· Participate in annual budget forecasting.

· Petty cash & reconciliation

· Process monthly spoils reconciliation and billing

· Assist with quarterly and end of year reporting to corporate

· Process incentives for payout and submit to payroll for payment

· Process monthly commission payouts

· Coordinate with Corporate on License Renewals

· Payroll processing backup as well as preparation for various payroll reports

· Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related experience

· Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Fixed Assets, Deferred Charges, Prepaid Expenses, Accruals and Payroll

· 3 years General Ledger reconciliation experience

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel Skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with SAP

· Accurate data entry and 10-key by touch skills

· Excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written), analytical/problem solving, and presentation skills.

Abilities:

• Must have a sharp eye for detail

• Must be able to multi-task in a high-energy environment

• Must be a good team player who can build effective relationships with co-workers

• Energetic, self-starter with ability to prioritize

• Highly organized individual who can work independently with the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Phoenix, AZ (onsite)

Pay: $35/hour

Type: Contract

Industry: Wine & Spirits

If you have an interest in the Staff Accountant role, please apply now!

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.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance