Job Description

Job Description

Position: Staff Accountant

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Type: Full-Time

Experience: Entry-Level

Reports to: Finance Manager

Heritage:

Zebra is a unique global interior design and architecture firm composed of over 200 team members with offices in London, Dubai, Phoenix New York, Hong Kong and Riyadh. We have a strong retail and restaurant portfolio with projects completed in over 100 countries. Zebra associates immerse themselves into the brands we work for and become a seamless part of the team. We offer an all-inclusive brand guardian approach that brings projects from concept through construction administration. We believe in good work-life balance, provide an environment that fosters personal and professional growth and think of ourselves as an extension of the client’s in-house design and construction team.

Description:

Zebra Projects, Inc. is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to qualified candidates who would like to join our Scottsdale, AZ office. We are looking for a staff accountant that will be responsible for daily & month end accounting related to Account Payable and Accounts Receivable. This position will work closely with the Finance Manager in Scottsdale, AZ. The staff accountant should have a strong attention to detail and be comfortable working with multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities: ****

• Manage accounts payable, monitor to ensure payments do not exceed contracts, and issue timely payments to all vendors

• Monitor AP email box for Invoices, track and enter in ERP system.

• Determine necessary GL coding and project on expenses for consistent record keeping

• Request and review vendor statements regularly to maintain the monthly AP accruals

• Credit Cards reconcile and book entries in ERP.

• Maintain vendor list, W-9 verification, & 1099 vendor setup

• Process check run & ACH payments

• Manage accounts receivable, including customer invoicing including proper support and payments received

• Prepare weekly AR Aging report, follow up on past due clients by sending a Statement of Accounts

• Review and process accounting adjustments based on analysis and reconciliations of accounts within area of responsibility

• Assist in creating the weekly cash flow reporting

• Perform special projects/requests, as needed

Characteristics Needed to be Successful in this Position:

• Enjoys performing the day-to-day accounting functions that maintain a strong foundation for the organization, while equally adept at managing the intensity of verity of projects
• Effective problem-solver and a strong “can-do” attitude; willing to work hands-on to get the job done
• Detail-oriented, strives for accuracy while balancing the need to meet deadlines.
• Effective time management skills and pro-active communicator
• Highly ethical with the ability to work cooperatively with other departments without compromising internal controls
• Professional and friendly demeanor; foster teamwork; graceful under pressure

Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of related work experience
• B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance (Required)
• Strong PC skills in Windows-based environment. Working knowledge of the following software packages: Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills
• High degree of proficiency in communicating both verbally and in writing
• Deltek Vantagepoint ERP experience, preferred
• Experience with service-based business in Architecture/Engineering space (preferred)

Compensation:

• Highly Competitive Salary based on experience
• Employer contribution to Healthcare provided
• Employer sponsored retirement plan provided
• Extremely Generous Paid Time-Off Provided to all employees