Staff Accountant

Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration & Plumbing
Phoenix, AZ On Site
$45,000 – $60,000 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

• $45,000 – $60,000 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.

Apply Today

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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