We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting and finance operations for a Contract position based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role partners with teams across finance, warehouse operations, pricing, and leadership to deliver accurate reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis across a multi-state business environment. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze monthly and year-over-year expenses, summarize findings, and identify needed reclasses or accrual adjustments in accordance with company accounting standards.<br>• Record recurring and non-recurring journal entries each month to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Reconcile gross profit results between financial records and billing or distribution data, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Prepare and circulate monthly financial statements and management reports to support operational and executive decision-making.<br>• Review budget-to-actual performance, highlight variances, and provide insight into expense trends.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research exceptions, and escalate write-offs or unusual items for management review when necessary.<br>• Support cash and vendor-related activities, including bank reconciliations, aging oversight, and forecasting to identify potential spending concerns.<br>• Complete recurring tax filings, incentive and commission processing, spoilage and billing reconciliations, petty cash balancing, and license renewal coordination, while also providing backup support for payroll reporting and processing.