Accounting Jobs in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Title: Contracts Billing Specialist Company: JDA Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Contracts Billing Specialist Tracking Code 600288 Job Description Analysis and entry of software, maintenance, training, and hardware contracts into PeopleSoft. Gather all requirements for revenue recognition and accurate invoicing. Request and validate all shipping of new software purchases. Process billing and credit memos upon request. Field internal and external customer queries. Work with Sales and Legal regarding contract discrepancies. Special projects as assigned. Required Skills Minimum 3 years experience with billing and contracts. Experience using PeopleSoft Financials. Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field preferred. Knowledge of accounting processes related to billing and revenue recognition. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle multiple, changing priorities and strong attention to detail. Able to work overtime during month end. Capable of working independently and as part of a team. Job Location Scottsdale, AZ, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor Company: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is looking for a pro-active and conscientious Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our hard-working (but fun-loving) Finance team at our Scottsdale, AZ corporate office. In this role, youll be supervising the Accounts Payable Staff in all areas, including hiring, training, assigning and directing workflow. Youll plan, organize and control process flow, ensuring payment obligations are resolved in a timely manner while adhering to set AP policies and procedures. Youll also be responsible for tracking department metrics, identifying additional relevant statistical data to measure, and creating and presenting reports (sometimes ad-hoc). Youll oversee the month-end closing process and prepare journal entries. Your diplomatic and patient demeanor, along with your excellent communication skills, will guide you in your dealings with internal and external customers and in presenting suggestions to management for process improvement solutions. Well rely on you to be a mentor to your team and to share best practices across the department. The fine-print, but very important qualifications youll need are: - High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelors degree in Accounting or similar preferred - 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, manufacturing environment preferred - 1+ years supervisory experience - Excellent communication skills - Experience in an electronic AP processing environment - Demonstrated experience in month-end closing processes - General knowledge of accounting principals and strong math skills - Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook) - Proven problem-solving skills - Dropship, multi-currency and ERS invoice processing skills preferred - SAP business software experience preferred - Familiarity with SOX compliance preferred Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is the worlds foremost manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers and related equipment. Since 1946, the name Fender has become synonymous with all things rock-n-roll. With its acquisition of KMC Music, Inc. in 2007, FMIC is now the largest independent distributor of musical instruments and accessories in the United States. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401K, paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get your band back together.

Job Title: Revenue Accounting Manager Company: JDA Software Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: JDA Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS), The Supply Chain Company, is the leading provider of innovative supply chain management, merchandising and pricing excellence solutions worldwide. JDA empowers more than 6,000 companies of all sizes to make optimal decisions that improve profitability and achieve real results in the discrete and process manufacturing, wholesale distribution, transportation, retail and services industries. With an integrated solutions offering that spans the entire supply chain from materials to the consumer, JDA leverages the powerful heritage and knowledge capital of acquired market leaders including i2 Technologies, Manugistics, E3, Intactix and Arthur. JDA's multiple service options provide customers with flexible configurations, rapid time-to-value, lower total cost of ownership and 24/7 functional and technical support and expertise. Founded in 1985, JDA is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. With 26 offices in major cities throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India and Australia, JDA employs about 3,000 of the industry's most experienced supply and demand chain experts to develop, deliver and support its solutions. JDA continues to hire individuals who share the Company's commitment to customers and fellow associates, offering exceptional career opportunities in a professional, growth-oriented, functionally sound environment. JDA is looking for a Revenue Accounting Manager to join the Corporate Accounting Group. This position is located in our Corporate, Scottsdale, AZ office. DESCRIPTION: The Revenue Accounting Manager will have primary responsibility and ownership of the Company's worldwide service, training, hosting and hardware revenue streams. These responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Company accounting policies and procedures governing project creation, billing and revenue recognition and the application of generally acceptable accounting principles. Manage a team of 5-7 people, this individual will evaluate current processes and or procedures and make recommendations that improve efficiencies in forecasting, project creation, billing, revenue recognition and analysis with a focus on serving the broader internal customer base of the Company. Additional responsibilities include the calculation and recognition of month-end revenue accruals, review and analysis of key performance metrics and assistance in preparation of reports for all levels of management. The position will participate in various special projects involving our enterprise accounting and reporting system and our time and expense project billing application. Additionally, there will be daily interaction with various functions in the accounting department and the position will be the primary point of contact for other departments with an emphasis on those departments that generate services revenues. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a preference for CPA candidates Must have experience in revenue accounting Proficient with Microsoft products, including excel. Preference for candidates with working knowledge of Peoplesoft and/or Tenrox. Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Great interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills. HOW TO APPLY: Go to: www.jda.com/company/careers-na.html Select "View all JDA North America jobs". (This opens up a new page, so please disable any pop-up blockers.) Select " Accounting", apply to the posted "Revenue Accounting Manager (600720)" job posting. Find out what it is like to succeed with a dynamic high-performance company that offers benefits starting on your first day and 3 weeks vacation annually. Apply by clicking below or visit our website at www.jda.com . EOE/AAP JDA is proving that more sustainable and eco-friendly business practices can coexist with business growth. To accomplish this, JDA has introduced a number of initiatives and programs to go beyond the traditional Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We encourage everyone to make difference by taking action and working together globally for the environment.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant / Payroll Specialist Company: Kona Grill Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Administrative Assistant / Payroll Specialist: Position assists in administration of all liquor licenses and operational licenses and permits for restaurants (multi-state). Perform research for and advise management and operations on compliance with liquor permits, licenses and other applicable laws and regulations. Assists in the following duties: Renewal of liquor licenses and operational permits. Assisting operations and corporate business departments in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and laws. Develop program to ensure compliance with regulations, laws and internal policies. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in area of liquor licensing or operational licenses and permits for restaurants. Well-organized and able to manage numerous, fast-paced projects. Willingness to work on a broad variety of matters along with repetitive weekly payroll processing tasks. Strong business sense. Payroll Specialist function of position performs payroll functions such as processing new hires, termination, status changes, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit and timesheets and filing of paperwork. Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into PayForce. Adheres to state/federal employment and payroll laws Assists with the development and implementation of payroll practices, policies, and procedures. Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers. Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Must haves: 2+ years of experience in payroll. 4 Year Degree a Plus Experience with ADP Payforce Knowledge of tax laws, strong experience in working with non-exempt and exempt employees. Analysis skills, Data Entry Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, General Math Skills, Financial Software experience, Reporting Skills, Verbal Communication and Organization.

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant/Analyst - North Scottsdale Company: Accountants International Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Senior Staff Accountant/Analyst - North Scottsdale Direct-hire opportunity with a thriving Scottsdale company currently adding to their department. This position is responsible for supporting business units, data mining and heavy analysis, general ledger account reconciliation, assistingwith internal and external audits, and assisting with budget preparation. 4+ years of experience BS/BA in Accounting is a must!

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist (contract-to-hire) Company: Accountants International Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Accounts Payable Specialist (contract-to-hire) North Scottsdale client has immediate need for a top-notch Accounts Payable Specialist. Responsibilities include full cycle processing of very high volume accounts payable (AP).We are looking for an ambitiousprofessionalwho has a great work ethic, strong integrity, and is able to work in a very fast paced, high-pressure, teamenvironment. Daily duties include: compiling and recording transactions for amounts owed from PO's coding and batching of invoices high volume check runs vendor relations Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance month-end close Qualification Requirements: 3-6 years of recent high volume, full-cycle AP experience strong Excel skills strong attention to detail This is a full-time position. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pmand will occasionallyrequire working a weekend when necessary. Only those applicants whose resumes reflect theskills and requirements stated above will be contacted for an interview. View all jobs Email to a friend

Job Title: Tax Accounting Clerk Company: Medicis Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: This is a tax accounting clerk position, which is instrumental to the smooth operation of the tax department. This person is, first of all, responsible for various monthly, quarterly and annual filings for sales & use taxes, property taxes, annual reports, and other forms as assigned. He/she will maintain the schedules, reports, and data bases required for these reports, as well as help in implementing improvements to the systems and processes. He/she will also ascertain that proper payments are submitted, and records kept, for these filings.Thisposition also be charged with maintaining the internal tax files and records, and accessing them when information is needed for audits, notices or consulting projects. He/she will coordinate inventory contributions and maintain these records as well.This employee is an important member of the tax department and will work hand-in-hand with the rest of the staff to ascertain that the department meets its obligations timely. At times this may mean copying, filing, and mailing documents. At other times he/she may assist with special tax projects, including assisting with tax returns or provision calculations, estimated payments, analyzing data for research projects, software implementation, or anything else that is assigned to him/her, based on his/her abilities and availability. Responsibilities: Prepare Sales & Use Tax returns, including research and audit support. Maintain related schedules, as well as verify and maintain new customer resale certificates with A/R Department. Prepare and process payments due.Prepare Annual Reports and maintain master schedule. Prepare and process payments due.Maintain in-house tax records/tax return binders and assemble data required for federal and state income/ franchise tax audit, notices, and other correspondence with taxing authorities.Prepare Property Tax returns and maintain related schedules, including maintenance of fixed asset data for property tax analysis. Prepare and process payments due.Review/update/correct information in the fixed assets system (tax), including preparation of tax depreciation schedules. Assist with any future fixed asset system implementation/upgrade projects.Assist with tax return processing, payments, and special tax projects as required. Qualifications: High School Diploma1-2 years related experienceSome college classes in accounting or related field, or experience in a relatedfieldrequiredSales tax experience preferredDetail oriented, organized

Job Title: Bookkeeper Company: Accounting & Finance Personnel Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Professional Bookkeeper Part-time Bookkeeper through general ledger for a law firm in Scottsdale, 25 hrs a week with room to expand further. Strong Quickbooks, Excel and billing skills are expected. Professionalism is key.

Job Title: Specialist, Collections Company: Scottsdale Insurance Company Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: At Scottsdale Insurance Company, our vision starts with successful associates. We provide a vibrant, associate-friendly atmosphere with challenging work, leaders who value your contributions and the stability of being a market leader in the excess and surplus industry. Job Summary: Collects, negotiates and monitors vendor productivity of all audits within external collection. Serves as the primary representative for all trials, arbitrations, settlement hearings and depositions pertaining to collection of premiums due. Assists the manager in planning and organizing the unit workflow, projects and objectives on a daily basis. Provides technical, analytical and administrative support to staff. Assists the manager with the monitoring and coordination of the department's relationships and workflow with other units and customers. Relationship: Reports to Supervisor/Manager Core Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Responds to collection problems for agents, policyholders and attorneys. Assist manager with the implementation of direct collection processes and procedures. 2) Responsible for the direct collection process by responding to policyholders, agents and attorney inquiries. Analyzes and audits files to ensure accuracy and compliance with filings. Communicates directly with the policyholders and their representatives to resolve premium due the Company. When necessary, travels as a Company representative with full authority for settlement in trials, arbitration's, settlement hearings and depositions pertaining to audit premium due. 3) Analyzes, processes and reviews financial audits completed by either voluntary audit forms submitted from the insured, telephone audit documentation completed by internal audit staff or physical audits completed by outside auditing firms, for correct classification, rates and applicable policy provisions. Analyzes, reviews and processes Additional Premium Endorsements which result in non-pay cancellation as a direct result of a mid-term audit, final audits on prior policies, inspections or routine endorsements processed during the policy term. 4) Reviews dispute information received from general agents, policyholders, or brokers contesting an audit after it has been sent out for billing. Analyzes the submitted information for relevance and appropriate documentation by interpreting financial statements, federal tax returns, workers compensation audits, quarterly reports and/or state unemployment records. Decides if dispute information is valid to warrant a revision up to pre-established authority. 5) Responsible for the training and education of new and current audit and collection staff. Updates Audit and Collection unit about new products and programs. Completes staff's quality and quantity measurements for continuity of procedures and training of personnel in accordance with company and department guidelines. 6) Assists Collections associates with resolution of complex problems. Assists Manager with production goals, workflow guidelines and monthly report package of all current activity within the Collection unit. 7) Responsible for monitoring collection vendor productivity monthly. Provides management with monthly vendor results and assists in vendor selection exit decisions and work distribution based on vendor performance. 8) Special projects as assigned by management. 9) Performs other related duties as assigned. Education:High School Education or GED required. Undergraduate degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting/finance preferred. Designations: Completion of technical insurance classes or progress towards technical insurance designations such as CPCU preferred. Experience: Five years related experience in Premium Audits, Collections and Accounting. Experience in leading premium audits and/or training collections associates preferred. Knowledge: Knowledge of assigned line of business and agents receivables required. Working knowledge of the regulatory climate in audits and collections preferred. Knowledge of Bureau and Company rating coding systems, policy issuance procedures, Bureau rating manuals and circulars. Knowledge of insurance agency accounting and understanding of the accounting cycle. Knowledge of all Property/Casualty policies and all forms. Skills/ Competencies:Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with agents, attorneys, policyholders and other groups, displaying tact and diplomacy. Ability to negotiate a positive resolution. Ability to accurately work with numbers; Ability to interpret and apply auditing rules and regulations per Company and Bureau guidelines. FLSA: Not Eligible (Exempt). Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Must be able to work outside of the normal workday including occasional weekends to meet deadlines and complete special projects. Must be able to handle a high volume and variety of work within deadlines; some out-of-state business travel. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential function of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associated assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties Credit Check:N/A Safety SensitiveN/A We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental, paid time off plus nine paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, flexible work hours, on-site cafeteria, free underground parking and more. To apply or learn more about us visit scottsdaleins.com/jobs Scottsdale Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide, benefiting from the backing of one of the largest insurance and financial service providers in the United States. EOE/M/F/D/V. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

Job Title: General Ledger Accounting Manager Company: The First American Corporation Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for purchases, construction, refinances, or equity loans. The company's thorough searches, title clearance, and insurance help to produce clear property titles and enable the efficient transfer of real estate. For more information, visit www.firstam.com.The General Ledger Manager will be responsible for the leadership of a team of employees in the completion of Accounting functions and processes required to timely and accurately perform the accounting close each month as well as responding to reporting and audit requests. Position requires daily interaction with General Ledger Staff, other FSC staff and managers and Divisional CFO Offices to accurately account for transactions under their functional responsibilities. This manager will be responsible for overseeing Fixed Asset Accounting, Sales, Use and Property Tax preparation and research, Claims Accounting, Accounting for Leases and other functions as assigned. Enforce compliance of standard operating procedures in accordance with GAAP. Responsible for timely close related to functional responsibilities listed above. Provide strong project leadership and partner with cross functional teams with respect to process, procedural, customer service and internal control improvements. Work closely with management and staff to implement and maintain strong internal controls within the general ledger operations. Responsible for process improvement initiatives, in coordination with the Director. Account for department goals and performance metrics. Demonstrate to the staff a strong ethical, professional and service-oriented behavior. Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion. Review balance sheet account reconciliations for accuracy and adequate support. Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis. Perform special and ad hoc projects and other job-related duties as necessary. People leadership including: staffing and selection, integration of new staff to teams, facilitating technical/functional training or leveraging other training resources; measuring individual and team performance, providing feedback, counseling and coaching as needed, confronting employee issues, managing and escalating corrective action process (with HR consult)