LOCAL - Accounting Specialist (Contract)

LOCAL - Accounting Specialist (Contract)

Role Logistics

• Pay Rate: $23.00–$25.00 per hour
• Worksite: CHQ - 400 N 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (Hybrid)
• Onsite at CHQ 1 day per week (Wednesdays), remote 4 days per week
• Overtime: Up to 10 hours per week as needed
• Contract Length: 6 months with potential for extension

Role Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume Accounts Payable operations, with a primary focus on invoice processing, supplier account maintenance, reconciliation activities, and issue resolution.

This role is designed to support transaction accuracy, financial data integrity, and accounting research in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-volume AP workflows, supplier reconciliations, and ERP systems while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Core Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices with strong attention to accuracy, coding, and compliance requirements.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Maintain and validate financial data and documentation within ERP systems.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment issues in partnership with internal teams and vendors.
• Support data entry, reporting, and accounting workflow coordination across multiple systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable transactions.
• Assist with financial data validation and issue resolution activities.

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing and Accounts Payable workflows.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage accuracy-critical financial data.
• Experience performing supplier statement reconciliations and discrepancy research.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft or Oracle Cloud (Accounts Payable modules preferred).
• Experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable environments.
• Experience with vendor management and/or multi-entity organizations.
• Exposure to Excel-based reporting, data validation, and reconciliations.