Staff Accountant

Description:

Description
Staff Accountant
Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration & Plumbing
Phoenix, AZ On Site
$60,000 – $80,000 per year (DOE)

Join a Stable, Growing Mechanical Contractor

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.

Why Join Us?
Compensation & 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
Position Overview
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.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
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
Accounts Receivable & Billing
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
Payroll Preparation
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
General Accounting
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
Qualifications
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in HVAC, construction, mechanical contracting, plumbing, or service industries
Experience with systems such as QuickBooks, Paylocity, BuildOps, or similar software
Ideal Candidate

You are dependable, organized, and take pride in accurate work. You enjoy being part of a team but can also work independently. You’re looking for a long-term opportunity where your accounting skills directly support business success.

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If you’re ready to grow your accounting career with a respected Arizona mechanical contractor, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now through Indeed.

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