Accountant

Robert Half • Phoenix, AZ • 1h ago

Description 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.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.

Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation to maintain accurate financial records.

Assist with month-end close tasks, ensuring balances are reviewed and deadlines are met.

Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support reliable cash reporting.

Apply cost accounting principles within a manufacturing setting to help track and analyze production-related expenses.

Review account coding for accuracy and ensure transactions are aligned with the appropriate general ledger treatment.

Support financial record maintenance by identifying issues, resolving variances, and improving data accuracy.

Collaborate with internal teams to gather information needed for timely and complete accounting processes. Requirements - Experience working in accounting with exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.

Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.

Understanding of cost accounting concepts, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to interpret general ledger activity and understand the reasoning behind transaction coding.

Experience preparing bank reconciliations and researching outstanding items.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a single-contributor role independently.

Degree is not required; practical accounting experience is valued.

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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