Our client, in the manufacturing and technology industry, is in need for a Sr. Accountant to join the team on a temp-to-hire basis to help the day-to-day financial operations of their facility! This position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order in a growing environment, takes ownership of the numbers, and is comfortable working across multiple entities with minimal oversight. The role offers the chance to contribute to a straightforward operation today while helping build stronger financial structure for future growth. This is a growing start-up, where the Founder is providing the opportunity for the person to take charge of the financials, and opportunity for continue growth in the future.
Client is flexible to someone working 2-3 days/week, or working full-time.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting activities for the Tucson, Arizona location, ensuring financial records remain accurate, current, and well organized.
- Manage accounts payable processes, internal billing activity, and cash movement across multiple entities tied to the site’s operations.
- Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and complete month-end close tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform account and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and support reliable financial reporting.
- Produce regular financial reports and statements that provide clear visibility into operating results and cash flow.
- Use QuickBooks Online, internal platforms, and advanced Excel tools to track transactions, maintain schedules, and support reporting needs.
- Review and organize operational documents, including spreadsheet-based records such as packing slip data, to support accurate accounting treatment.
- Partner closely with site leadership and finance stakeholders to research issues, answer questions, and improve financial processes as the operation expands.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience in a hands-on role with responsibility for core close and reporting activities.
- Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience completing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and strong Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to manage accounting responsibilities independently in a small-office or startup-style environment.
- Clear understanding of payments, cash flow oversight, and multi-entity accounting support.
- Manufacturing experience is helpful; candidates from production-focused technology or SaaS environments will also be considered.
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the curiosity to investigate issues, ask thoughtful questions, and take ownership of financial data.