Staff Accountant

Northern Arizona Refrigeration • Phoenix, AZ

19h • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Arizona Refrigeration is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across a growing service company in the Greater Phoenix area.

If you have accounting experience in construction, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, or another project-based industry and want to join a respected company with long-term stability, this could be the opportunity for you.

For more than 50 years, NAR has built a strong reputation through trusted partnerships, quality service, and doing business the right way.

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in daily accounting operations, supporting the Controller with:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Customer Billing
Payroll Preparation
Reconciliations
Month-End Close Support
This role works closely with field teams, vendors, customers, and leadership to ensure accurate financial processes and timely reporting.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision
• Professional discretion with confidential payroll and employee data

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HVAC, construction, mechanical contracting, plumbing, or service industries
• Experience with systems such as QuickBooks, Paylocity, BuildOps, or similar software

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Prepare weekly check runs and ACH payments
• Maintain vendor records and resolve inquiries
• Reconcile AP aging and outstanding balances
• Prepare and send customer invoices
• Post incoming payments accurately
• Monitor aging reports and assist with collections
• Follow up on overdue balances and maintain notes
• Coordinate billing with operations and project managers
• Process credit memos and billing adjustments
• Review employee timecards for completeness and approval
• Identify discrepancies such as missing punches or overtime issues
• Coordinate new hires, terminations, and pay changes
• Prepare payroll support documentation for processing
• Assist employees with payroll questions locally
• Maintain payroll records for audits and compliance
• Reconcile AP, AR, and balance sheet accounts
• Support month-end close activities
• Maintain organized accounting records
• Assist with annual audits
• Identify discrepancies and escalate concerns promptly

Benefits

• $60,000 – $80,000 annual salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off: Up to 20 days + 7 paid holidays (based on experience)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term career growth with an established local leader

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees