<p>We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join a retail organization in Tempe, Arizona on a Contract basis. This position supports core accounting functions including month-end close, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis, with a focus on utilizing BlackLine to improve accuracy and efficiency. This role combines traditional accounting responsibilities with system-driven process improvement and automation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine or similar tools</li><li>Prepare journal entries and support general ledger activity</li><li>Assist with month-end close, ensuring timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Analyze account variances and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain and improve reconciliation processes and documentation</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Audit)</li><li>Support internal controls and SOX compliance efforts</li><li>Assist with system administration tasks, reporting, and user support</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Analyst to support reporting accuracy, compliance activities, and process efficiency in Tempe, Arizona. This Long-term Contract position is well suited to an early-career finance candidate who enjoys working with data, collaborating with business partners, and improving reporting workflows. The role will contribute to recurring financial analysis, documentation standards, and the delivery of reliable insights for stakeholders. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare recurring financial reports, metric summaries, and supporting analysis to help business partners monitor performance and make informed decisions.<br>• Reconcile accounts and validate underlying data to strengthen reporting accuracy and support compliance with established finance controls.<br>• Maintain clear documentation for reporting procedures, assumptions, and deliverables to improve consistency and audit readiness.<br>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather reporting needs, clarify requirements, and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools to organize data, identify trends, and present findings in a concise and usable format.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts by helping streamline manual activities and support automation opportunities across reporting workflows.<br>• Assist with financial reporting activities aligned with US GAAP and internal governance expectations.<br>• Support implementation-related tasks, change management efforts, and risk-aware reporting practices as business needs evolve.<br>• Create dashboards or visual summaries using tools such as Tableau or Python to enhance reporting visibility and operational insight.
<p>Robert Half has a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> opportunity with a <strong>large retail company</strong> for a <strong>long-term contract assignment</strong>. This role is <strong>fully on-site in Tempe, AZ </strong>and is a great fit for accounting professionals who thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The role will contribute to accurate financial reporting, support day-to-day accounting operations, and collaborate across teams to maintain strong financial controls.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and general ledger adjustments</li><li>Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, ideally using BlackLine</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies, variances, and reconciling items</li><li>Support high-volume accounting activity tied to retail operations, including inventory, revenue, and expenses</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and internal management reporting packages</li><li>Partner with AP, AR, and operations teams to maintain accurate financial data</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and standards</li><li>Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting operations</li></ul>
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.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to support core accounting operations for a team based in Phoenix, Arizona. This contract position with potential for a permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage daily financial activity with accuracy, maintain organized records, and contribute to a dependable month-end close process. The role offers the opportunity to work across both payables and receivables while strengthening general ledger integrity and supporting ongoing accounting needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure timely completion of accounts payable activities.<br>• Manage customer billing and cash application tasks while keeping accounts receivable records accurate and up to date.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with proper backup to support routine accounting transactions and period-end close.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate cash reporting.<br>• Maintain general ledger balances by reviewing account activity and resolving inconsistencies as they arise.<br>• Assist with monthly and year-end closing tasks, including account analysis and financial record cleanup.<br>• Support reporting needs by organizing accounting data and providing clear documentation for internal review.<br>• Contribute to process improvements within accounting workflows, including updates tied to system or operational changes when needed.
We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is ideal for someone who can connect daily accounting activity to the broader financial picture, with a strong grasp of general ledger structure and accurate transaction coding. The role supports a manufacturing environment and offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting processes while working a daytime Monday through Friday schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Assist with month-end close tasks, ensuring balances are reviewed and deadlines are met.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable cash reporting.<br>• Apply cost accounting principles within a manufacturing setting to help track and analyze production-related expenses.<br>• Review account coding for accuracy and ensure transactions are aligned with the appropriate general ledger treatment.<br>• Support financial record maintenance by identifying issues, resolving variances, and improving data accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information needed for timely and complete accounting processes.
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a growing healthcare organization in Phoenix, Arizona. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who wants to strengthen their experience in a fast-paced setting with a high volume of financial activity. In this role, you will contribute to core accounting operations, support the monthly close cycle, and help maintain accurate financial records across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Contribute to the month-end close by preparing journal entries, compiling schedules, and organizing supporting documentation.<br>• Reconcile accounts regularly, identify variances, and investigate discrepancies to improve the accuracy of financial reporting.<br>• Maintain general ledger activity and assist with keeping account balances complete, current, and properly supported.<br>• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations while following established accounting controls and deadlines.<br>• Review financial results and assist with variance analysis to help explain unexpected fluctuations.<br>• Prepare, file, and retain accounting records in an organized manner to support internal reporting and compliance needs.<br>• Provide audit support by assembling requested reports, backup materials, and other financial documentation.<br>• Partner with teams across the business to address accounting questions, resolve issues, and improve information flow.<br>• Assist with finance process enhancements, special projects, and work involving systems such as Dynamics 365 and Coupa when needed.<br>• Follow company policies and accounting standards while handling additional related duties as assigned.