Accounting Specialist III (Business Operations)
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Job Summary
Location: Phoenix AZ (On-Site 1600 W. Monroe Street Phoenix AZ 85007)
Job Type: Contract / Staff Augmentation (Full-Time 40 hrs/week)
Contract Duration: 4.5 Months (Projected Start: August 17 2026 December 31 2026)
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Employer: SunSoftOnline
Positions Available: 2
SunSoftOnline is seeking two detail-oriented Accounting Specialists III to join our team supporting the Agency Support Division (ASD) of a major state agency in Phoenix AZ.
This is a senior-level administrative/accounting role responsible for supporting complex financial transactions account reconciliations general ledger entries and financial data verification. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles high accuracy in data entry and proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
Financial Processing: Process verify and reconcile financial transactions accounts payable/receivable and general ledger entries.
Account Reconciliation: Audit account records identify discrepancies and perform complex balance adjustments.
Reporting & Documentation: Prepare standard financial summaries audit trails and routine accounting reports for agency management.
Compliance & Auditing: Review financial records for compliance with state accounting standards regulations and departmental policies.
System Operations: Utilize state financial management systems and enterprise accounting software for high-volume data entry and processing.
Education: Minimum of Some College completed (preferably coursework in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related fields).
Accounting Experience: 3 years of progressive accounting bookkeeping or financial support experience (Specialist III level).
Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups pivot tables) and enterprise accounting or ERP systems.
Data Accuracy: Fast accurate data entry and strong attention to detail.
Prior government municipal or state agency accounting experience.
Experience with state accounting software (e.g. AFIS or similar state enterprise systems).
Candidates submitting through SunSoftOnline must provide:
Updated Resume (must explicitly state current location in the Phoenix metro area)
Right to Represent (R2R)
Confirmation of Full On-Site Capability (1600 W. Monroe Street Phoenix AZ)
Required Skills:
Accounting Specialist Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Reconciliation AFIS Excel Financial Records.
Required Education:
HIGH SCHOOL
