Staff Accountant
MO Studio
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per year
About the role
- Own Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable end-to-end, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accurate classification and documentation of all transactions
- Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Ensure timely, accurate billing and revenue recognition aligned with contract terms and funding
- Track and support indirect cost pools and allocations in partnership with the CFO
- Assist with audit readiness, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and support for external CPA or government reviews
- Prepare recurring internal financial reports and dashboards for leadership
- Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, controls, and documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Hands-on experience owning AR/AP and general ledger accounting
- Working knowledge of GAAP and government cost accounting principles
- Experience supporting audits or external financial reviews
- Government contracting experience in a small or mid-sized business strongly preferred
- Experience with GovCon accounting systems—Unanet preferred
- Familiarity with FAR/CAS cost allowability and indirect rate structures
- Exposure to multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, IDIQ, GSA MAS, TOs)
- CPA or CPA-track (nice to have, not required)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability, plus life insurance
- Company-sponsored parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Accounts ReceivableAccounts Payablegeneral ledger accountingmonth-end close activitiesjournal entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsvariance analysisbilling and revenue recognitionaudit readinessfinancial reporting
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPACPA-track