AP Staff Accountant

AP Staff AccountantLHH Recruitment is working with a growing and well-established company in Scottsdale. This company is seeking an experienced AP Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who has progressed beyond high-volume transactional accounts payable and has hands-on experience supporting the month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting. The salary range is between $65,000-$80,000, fully onsite.If you're looking to take the next step in your accounting career with a collaborative team and a stable organization, we'd love to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesManage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processingPrepare and post journal entries related to accounts payable and general accountingReconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepanciesPerform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedulesAssist with month-end and year-end close activitiesAnalyze AP aging, accruals, and expense accounts to ensure accuracyMaintain the general ledger and support financial reporting processesAssist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentationIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controlsCollaborate with departments across the organization to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reportingQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred3+ years of accounting experience with strong accounts payable responsibilitiesExperience beyond transactional AP, including journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and general ledger supportStrong understanding of GAAP and accounting principlesIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulasExperience working in an ERP system such as Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similarExcellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment