Staff Accountant I

Beasley, Mitchell, & Co•Tucson, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A Staff Accountant I prepares and maintains financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and related financial activities. The role performs accounting, bookkeeping, tax-reporting, purchasing, and invoicing functions and helps maintain accounting software and practices. The position is conducted in an office environment, typically Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening and weekend work during busy season. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
At least 2 years of public accounting tax experience.
Experience preparing individual tax returns.
Strong accounting and analytical skills.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in CS Professional Suite Software, Excel, and Word.
Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar software and accounting software.

Responsibilities

Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
Maintain the general ledger.
Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manage accounts receivable collections.
Verify and/or complete payment of accounts payable invoices and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents for the annual audit.
File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Coordinate with the software vendor to maintain accounting software systems and recommend updates.
Manage the purchasing and invoicing system.
Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
Follow Beasley, Mitchell & Co. Personnel Policy Manual and IT Manual Guidelines for Quality Control.
Perform other related duties as assigned.