Technical Training Professionals Senior Accountant Phoenix, AZ · Full time Company website

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Technical Training Professionals (TTP) is a US-based, global training and software company. We turn complex technical information into dynamic, visually engaging training materials and programs for major industries such as power generation and chemical manufacturing. Our training solutions combine our in-depth subject matter expertise with detailed, state-of-the-art 3D animations to produce the best training on the market today. We are a small, woman-owned business providing high-quality training and services to clients of all sizes throughout the world.

Key Responsibilities 

Accounts Payable 

• Enter vendor bills, route for approval, and process check runs, ACH batches, and wire payments 
• Maintain vendor records including W-9s, payment terms, and remit-to information 
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies 
• Prepare and file annual 1099s 

Accounts Receivable 

• Generate customer invoices and apply payment receipts 
• Follow up on past-due accounts and manage collections communications 
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing disputes 
• Prepare aging reports and communicate status to leadership 

General Ledger and Month-End Close 

• Own the monthly close process from reconciliation through package delivery to the outside CPA 
• Record recurring and adjusting journal entries 
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and balance sheet accounts monthly 
• Maintain the fixed asset schedule and record depreciation 
• Post accruals and amortize prepaid expenses 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for leadership review 

Revenue Recognition 

• Serve as the internal expert on revenue recognition policy and application 
• Manage deferred revenue schedules and support GAAP revenue recognition, including monthly revenue schedules and related journal entries 
• Reconcile revenue by project and subscription 
• Own recurring revenue accounting for the Preserve SaaS platform 

Project Accounting 

• Track project costs and monitor labor allocations 
• Assist with percentage-of-completion or milestone reporting as applicable 
• Analyze project profitability 
• Reconcile project budgets against actual costs 

Payroll (Processing Support) 

• Run payroll cycles in Gusto, including reviewing hours, approving timesheets, and submitting for processing 
• Coordinate with HR on new hire payroll setup, terminations, and compensation changes 
• Record payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll to the general ledger 
• Support year-end W-2 processing and reconciliation 

Ongoing and Periodic 

• Lead the annual audit or CPA review preparation, serving as the primary point of contact for external advisors 
• Assist with sales and use tax filings 
• Prepare weekly cash position reports and assist with cash flow forecasting 
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and commentary 
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation 
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting controls and company policies 
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements and automation opportunities 
• Support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis requests from leadership 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including two-plus years at the Senior Accountant level or equivalent 
• Direct experience owning a month-end close cycle end-to-end 
• Demonstrated experience producing financial statements and supporting external audits or CPA reviews 
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) 
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations) 
• Comfort personally executing AP, AR, and transactional accounting daily as a permanent part of the role, not as a temporary phase 
• Ability to work independently and communicate proactively with leadership and outside advisors 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience in a small-company Senior Accountant role where transactional work and analytical work are both permanent responsibilities 
• Experience supporting an outside CPA on monthly close, year-end, or audit work 
• Familiarity with project-based revenue recognition or subscription revenue accounting 
• Active CPA license or actively pursuing CPA licensure 
• Experience implementing or optimizing accounting processes in a growing company 

Key Competencies 

• High attention to detail 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines 
• Process improvement mindset 
• Strong written and verbal communication 
• Ability to work independently and set priorities without daily direction 
• Business acumen to translate financial data into actionable insights for leadership 
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times 

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; 401(k) plan