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6 results for Accountant Entry Level in Tempe, AZ

Accounting Manager

Scottsdale, AZ
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager for one our clients on an interim basis. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, support leadership with meaningful financial insights, and help maintain strong reporting accuracy across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on background in closing processes, reconciliations, and financial oversight, along with the ability to guide teams and improve business performance through sound analysis. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounting operations, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.• Oversee monthly and annual close cycles, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of general ledger activity.• Prepare financial statements, internal management reports, budgets, and forecasts to support informed business decisions.• Monitor compliance with applicable tax regulations, internal controls, and accounting standards while helping safeguard company assets.• Evaluate financial results, identify performance trends and variances, and present practical recommendations to improve short- and long-range outcomes.• Partner with leadership on profit planning, annual budgeting, and financial scenario analysis for operational and strategic initiatives.• Support capital spending reviews by analyzing major projects and ensuring financial information is complete before executive or board review.• Review audit observations and control issues regularly, driving corrective actions and confirming ongoing compliance.• Provide coaching, guidance, and clear procedures to accounting staff and other employees involved in financial processes.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Phoenix, AZ
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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. Responsibilities: • Examine incoming invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization before processing. • Assign appropriate account coding, organize payable documents, and enter invoice data into the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy. • Process employee expense submissions and corporate card activity, ensuring compliance across multiple companies and entities. • Execute weekly payment cycles, including check and electronic disbursement processing, while maintaining reliable supporting documentation. • Reconcile accounts payable records, investigate outstanding items, and confirm that vendor balances and payment statuses remain current. • Research billing discrepancies, resolve invoice-related issues, and communicate with vendors to address questions in a timely manner. • Maintain vendor master data and supporting files to help ensure accurate records and efficient payment processing. • Support month-end close by preparing account reconciliations, assisting with accrual-related activities, and completing other finance tasks as needed. • 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

Chandler, AZ
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payables operations for a Hi Tech Engineering organization in Chandler, Arizona. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume transactions with accuracy, maintain strong vendor relationships, and contribute to efficient financial close activities. The role will focus on invoice processing, expense review, payment coordination, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Responsibilities: • Handle the complete accounts payable cycle, including reviewing, coding, and entering a high volume of invoices in a timely manner. • Reconcile purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to confirm that payments are supported and accurate before processing. • Evaluate employee expense submissions through Concur, verify documentation, and confirm alignment with company travel and reimbursement guidelines. • Coordinate ACH, wire, and check payments while helping maintain consistent payment schedules and strong vendor communication. • Maintain vendor master data, collect required tax documentation such as W-9 forms, and assist with onboarding new suppliers. • Use ERP and accounting platforms such as Oracle, NetSuite, ADP, or similar systems to process transactions and keep records organized for audit support. • Assist with accruals, account reconciliations, aging analysis, and journal entry support during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. • Partner with procurement, operations, and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, improve workflow efficiency, and support compliance requirements. • Provide documentation for internal and external audits and help uphold 1099 reporting obligations, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Part-Time Accounts Payable Clerk

Phoenix, AZ
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 29 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Enter vendor invoices accurately into the accounts payable system while maintaining strong attention to detail.• Match incoming invoices to purchase orders when applicable and complete direct-entry processing when a purchase order is not required.• Review invoice information for coding accuracy and proper documentation before submission into the system.• Help maintain organized accounts payable records to support efficient tracking and retrieval of financial data.• Assist with accounts payable support activities that may include aging-related information and check run preparation data.• Contribute to reporting tasks as the role develops and business needs increase.• Work within the company’s accounting software environment to ensure timely and consistent invoice processing.• Communicate with internal team members as needed to resolve discrepancies or clarify invoice-related information.
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Mesa, AZ
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily accounting activity for a community association in Mesa, Arizona. This is a Contract position with a part-time schedule, generally ranging from 10 to 20 hours per week, with flexibility to work either full days or shorter shifts across the week. The role is best suited for someone who can step in with confidence, use QuickBooks Desktop effectively, and keep financial records accurate with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: • Record homeowner payments promptly and accurately in QuickBooks Desktop to maintain current financial records. • Handle a steady volume of incoming checks and ensure each payment is properly documented and applied. • Prepare bank deposits and deliver them in a timely manner to support smooth cash management. • Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping operations for the office so accounting tasks continue without interruption. • Assist with accounts receivable activities by tracking payments and updating account information as needed. • Support accounts payable processes, including organizing financial entries and keeping records complete. • Reconcile bank activity against internal records to identify discrepancies and preserve accuracy. • Work independently in the office setting with limited homeowner interaction while managing assigned accounting duties efficiently.
2026-07-29T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Tempe, AZ
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Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support daily financial operations for a growing team in Tempe, Arizona. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate records, managing core accounting activities, and keeping financial data organized and current. The right candidate will bring hands-on experience with QuickBooks and a strong understanding of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation. Responsibilities: • Record and maintain day-to-day financial transactions with accuracy and consistency in the company’s accounting records. • Process vendor invoices, schedule payments, and monitor outstanding obligations to support timely accounts payable operations. • Prepare customer invoicing, post incoming payments, and follow up on open balances to keep accounts receivable current. • Reconcile bank statements and internal financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting. • Use QuickBooks to enter, update, and organize accounting information for routine bookkeeping activities. • Review financial data for completeness and resolve inconsistencies that could affect ledger accuracy. • Assist with maintaining orderly documentation and supporting materials for accounting and audit readiness.
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z