Lead Staff Accountant

arrivia. Go far in the travel industry. • Scottsdale, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At arrivia, we connect people to world-class travel experiences, and behind every great journey is a powerhouse Accounting team. We are looking for a sharp, resilient, and analytical Lead Staff Accountant to step into a critical role within our corporate finance function. If you thrive in high-volume environments, possess a bulletproof understanding of account reconciliations, and actually enjoy the challenge of auditing and cleaning up messy, complex transactional data, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5 to 8 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience, ideally inside a high-volume corporate or enterprise environment.
• Advanced technical capability with Excel and direct experience navigating major enterprise resource planning systems (experience with Acumatica is a major plus).
• The ability to jump into unique, industry-specific business models, grasp complex data streams quickly, and solve problems independently.
• A professional who doesn't just pass journal entries, but understands the GAAP guidance behind them and can communicate effectively across multiple departments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Acumatica

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of complex monthly balance sheet reconciliations, driving total accuracy and structural integrity across our accounts.
• Use strong investigative skills to dive deep into high-volume general ledger data, quickly identifying, unpacking, and resolving discrepancies.
• Partner closely with the corporate accounting manager, senior analysts, and staff accountants to execute an efficient, accurate monthly close process.
• Look for ways to improve internal controls, standardize procedures, and eliminate inefficiencies in our current workflows.
• Assist with annual corporate audit engagements, coordinate field testing, and pull key schedules for quarterly and annual tax requests.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and a supportive guide to help grow and develop junior staff accountants on the team.

Benefits

• Exclusive, deeply discounted rates on cruises, resorts, hotels, and vacation packages
• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Competitive 401k plan featuring a company matching contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid company holidays
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Structured development
• Internal career pathing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level