Staff Accountant

Founded in 2014, Edge Logistics quickly became a trusted name in transportation, driven by innovation, hard work, and a deep commitment to customer success. Our mission is to move freight with purpose-leveraging smart technology, real partnerships, and relentless execution-to become the most trusted, innovative, and human-centered logistics partner in North America.At Edge Logistics, we deliver superior transportation management solutions to our customers through efficiency, technology, and innovation. We provide exceptional service by developing strategic partnerships with reliable carriers nationwide.Edge Logistics is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support our team in the Scottsdale, AZ office . The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the monthly financial close process, with primary responsibility for balance sheet account reconciliations and oversight of accounts payable. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial records, timely vendor payments, and strong financial controls, and will work closely with finance leadership. Edge is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely based on their qualifications. #ZRRequirementsKey Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Balance Sheet & Close Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, accounts payable, fixed assets, and other key accountsInvestigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation and follow-upAssist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and postingMaintain supporting schedules and workpapers in accordance with company policies and GAAPPerform variance analysis and assist in identifying trends or unusual activityAccounts PayableManage or support the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approval workflow, and postingEnsure invoices are accurately recorded in the proper period in accordance with accrual accounting principlesMonitor accounts payable aging and resolve vendor discrepancies or payment issuesReconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate differencesAssist with payment processing (ACH, wire, check, or virtual card), ensuring proper authorization and segregation of dutiesMaintain vendor files and ensure required documentation (e.g., W-9s) is obtained and up to dateSupport process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the AP functionAudit, Controls & CollaborationSupport internal and external audit requests by providing reconciliations, schedules, and documentationAssist with maintaining strong internal controls over the close and AP processesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and vendor-related issuesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required2-5 years of accounting experience with hands-on balance sheet reconciliations and accounts payable involvementSolid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and general ledger processesExperience preparing journal entries and account reconciliationsStrong attention to detail with the ability to meet close deadlinesProficient in Excel (VLOOKUP/SUMIF, basic formulas)Skills & CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsHighly organized with excellent time-management abilitiesClear written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

Created: 2026-04-02