Staff Accountant

Company: Edge Logistics
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: 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. ZR Requirements: Key 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 accounts Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and posting Maintain supporting schedules and workpapers in accordance with company policies and GAAP Perform variance analysis and assist in identifying trends or unusual activity Accounts Payable Manage or support the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approval workflow, and posting Ensure invoices are accurately recorded in the proper period in accordance with accrual accounting principles Monitor accounts payable aging and resolve vendor discrepancies or payment issues Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate differences Assist with payment processing (ACH, wire, check, or virtual card), ensuring proper authorization and segregation of duties Maintain vendor files and ensure required documentation (e.g., W-9s) is obtained and up to date Support process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the AP function Audit, Controls & Collaboration Support internal and external audit requests by providing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation Assist with maintaining strong internal controls over the close and AP processes Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and vendor-related issues Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 2–5 years of accounting experience with hands-on balance sheet reconciliations and accounts payable involvement Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and general ledger processes Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet close deadlines Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP/SUMIF, basic formulas) Skills & Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Highly organized with excellent time-management abilities Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

Keywords: Edge Logistics, Sun City , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Scottsdale, Arizona