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7 results for Payroll Accountant in Phoenix, AZ

Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Paradise Valley, AZ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing team in Scottsdale, Arizona in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone building a long-term career in accounting and who brings a strong foundation in payables and day-to-day financial operations. The role offers the opportunity to support essential accounting activities while contributing accuracy, consistency, and dependable follow-through in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing.<br>• Assign appropriate accounting codes to invoices and enter payment data into the system with a high degree of precision.<br>• Manage invoice processing workflows to help ensure vendors are paid on time and outstanding items are resolved promptly.<br>• Prepare and assist with scheduled check runs and other payment activities in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to research discrepancies, clarify billing issues, and maintain clean records.<br>• Support broader accounting operations by maintaining organized payable files, reconciling selected transactions, and assisting with routine financial tasks as needed.
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is looking for a Sr. Accountant to help one of our clients on an interim basis. This position offers the opportunity to manage essential accounting activities, deliver meaningful financial analysis, and contribute to high-priority operational initiatives in a hybrid environment. The role is well suited to an organized individual who can work independently, communicate effectively, and maintain accuracy across multiple deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Prepare and review detailed financial reports, translating accounting data into clear insights for business decision-making.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis against budget and actual results, while helping maintain rolling cash flow projections.</p><p>• Record and validate complex journal entries supported by schedules, reconciliations, and underlying documentation.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger activity and bank accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting deliverables.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, responding to information requests, and supplying required documentation.</p><p>• Contribute to data validation efforts tied to system-related project work by comparing records and confirming accuracy between datasets.</p><p>• Identify inefficiencies in existing accounting processes and recommend practical improvements to strengthen controls and workflow effectiveness.</p>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Commercial Property Accountant
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 37 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Commercial Property Accountant to support a portfolio of commercial real estate assets in Phoenix, Arizona. This fully remote, contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys producing reliable financial statements, meeting recurring deadlines, and turning data into meaningful insights for property operations. In this role, you will partner with management to maintain accurate reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and contribute to a high-performing finance function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for an assigned portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring completeness and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity, accruals, journal entries, and month-end close tasks to maintain accurate property-level accounting records.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, cash activity, and balance sheet accounts while researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Review financial results, identify variances or unusual trends, and provide clear analysis to support decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate scheduled payment processing and help ensure all reporting obligations and accounting deadlines are met consistently.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting the Accounting Manager throughout the review process.</p><p>• Support the onboarding of newly acquired properties into established accounting workflows and reporting standards.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across property accounting activities.</p><p>• Share subject matter knowledge with team members and assist in training newer accountants on procedures and best practices.</p>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a high-volume finance team in Phoenix, Arizona on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports invoice processing, expense administration, and payment activities across multiple business entities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to keep accounts current while working with large transaction volumes and vendor inquiries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine incoming invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization before processing.<br>• Assign appropriate account coding, organize payable documents, and enter invoice data into the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Process employee expense submissions and corporate card activity, ensuring compliance across multiple companies and entities.<br>• Execute weekly payment cycles, including check and electronic disbursement processing, while maintaining reliable supporting documentation.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records, investigate outstanding items, and confirm that vendor balances and payment statuses remain current.<br>• Research billing discrepancies, resolve invoice-related issues, and communicate with vendors to address questions in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain vendor master data and supporting files to help ensure accurate records and efficient payment processing.<br>• Support month-end close by preparing account reconciliations, assisting with accrual-related activities, and completing other finance tasks as needed.<br>• Contribute to accounts payable operations in an ERP environment, including work connected to D365 and expense platforms such as Concur when applicable.
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Peoria, AZ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Peoria, Arizona. This is a Contract position with an open-ended term expected to last at least 2 months, and it will be performed on-site. The person in this role will help manage invoice coding, payment-related tasks, and other daily accounts payable activities across multiple campuses and departments, requiring strong accuracy and organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and assign proper accounting codes to invoices received through Concur and Sage Intacct for a range of departments and account structures.</p><p>• Process routine accounts payable tasks, including handling receipts, utility bills, and other invoice items submitted through shared inboxes and internal systems.</p><p>• Support check processing activities during scheduled workdays, helping the team maintain timely payment workflows.</p><p>• Manage invoice and receipt details for purchases such as Home Depot transactions, ensuring charges are recorded accurately and prepared for payment.</p><p>• Assist with manual accounts payable work that requires careful verification and follow-up to keep records current and complete.</p><p>• Work across financial information tied to 18 campuses, applying close attention to department allocations and account numbers.</p><p>• Learn and use Concur effectively, with training provided, to help maintain efficient invoice processing and documentation.</p><p>• Contribute to daily backlog reduction and ongoing payment operations as the department works with a smaller accounting team.</p>
  • 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z
Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk to support a growing accounting team in Phoenix, Arizona. This long-term contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate data entry, working with invoices, and maintaining organized financial records in a flexible part-time schedule. After a short onsite training period, the role offers remote flexibility with the expectation of dependable communication throughout the week. The position is expected to remain active long term and may gradually expand to include additional reporting-related tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter vendor invoices accurately into the accounts payable system while maintaining strong attention to detail.</p><p>• Match incoming invoices to purchase orders when applicable and complete direct-entry processing when a purchase order is not required.</p><p>• Review invoice information for coding accuracy and proper documentation before submission into the system.</p><p>• Help maintain organized accounts payable records to support efficient tracking and retrieval of financial data.</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable support activities that may include aging-related information and check run preparation data.</p><p>• Contribute to reporting tasks as the role develops and business needs increase.</p><p>• Work within the company’s accounting software environment to ensure timely and consistent invoice processing.</p><p>• Communicate with internal team members as needed to resolve discrepancies or clarify invoice-related information.</p>
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z
AP/AR Clerk
  • Chandler, AZ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 22 - 26.97 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an AP Clerk to support daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for our client in Chandler, Arizona. This role will manage both incoming and outgoing transactions, assist with reconciliations, and contribute to timely reporting for the accounting team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial data, and able to handle multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Reconcile processed transactions by verifying entries and comparing system reports to actual balances.</li><li>Charge expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices and recording entries.</li><li>Process vendor payments by scheduling checks, monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, and resolving any discrepancies with purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.</li><li>Reconcile vendor accounts by reviewing monthly statements and related transactions.</li><li>Maintain historical records by filing and archiving documents.</li><li>Report sales tax by calculating requirements on paid invoices.</li><li>Protect the organization&#39;s value by maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.</li><li>Participate in educational opportunities to keep up to date on accounting knowledge and best practices.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Pay:</strong> $21.59 - $26.97 per hour</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Fully Onsite)</li><li><strong>Position Type:</strong> Non-Exempt (Overtime Eligible)</li><li><strong>Medical Benefits:</strong> 100% employer-paid employee coverage with low-cost dependent coverage options</li><li><strong>Paid Time Off:</strong> 13 paid holidays annually plus 19.5 days of PTO</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Benefits Package:</strong> Full benefits details available upon request</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that offers outstanding benefits, work-life balance, and long-term career stability.</p>
  • 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z