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7 results for Cost Accountant in Tucson, AZ

Staff Accountant

Tucson, AZ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32.3 - 37.4 USD / Hourly
Our client, in the healthcare and medical technology industry, is in need for two Staff Accountants to join their team on a contract basis! This role will play an important part in maintaining reliable financial records, contributing to month-end close activities, and helping ensure accurate reporting across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, hands-on experience with fixed assets and inventory accounting, and the ability to manage priorities independently in a fast-paced setting. This is an exciting opportunity to help a great team, and to learn a great industry for someone who is strong in General Ledger! Though the position will be starting as a contract, the roles are open, and could go contract-to-hire for the right candidates, apply today! Responsibilities:• Prepare and record journal entries, reconcile key accounts, and investigate fluctuations to support accurate general ledger reporting.• Carry out period-end accounting tasks, including accruals, amortization entries, and supporting schedules needed for timely close processes.• Maintain oversight of fixed asset records by tracking additions, retirements, transfers, and depreciation activity.• Monitor inventory accounting activity and reconcile balances to help ensure proper valuation and accurate cost reporting.• Perform and document internal control procedures across balance sheet accounts to strengthen accuracy and compliance.• Partner with operational teams across business units to validate financial data related to inventory and fixed assets.• Assist with consolidated reporting activities, including intercompany balancing and preparation of analysis for management review.• Contribute to audit readiness by organizing documentation and responding to requests from external auditors.• Support process improvement efforts and cross-functional training initiatives that enhance consistency, efficiency, and financial controls.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Tucson, AZ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our client, who is in the manufacturing and engineering industry, is in need for a Staff Accountant to join their team on a long-term contract basis! This Long-term Contract position will focus on invoicing, inventory, and month-end accounting support while partnering closely with the Site Controller. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work accurately across customer billing, inventory-related accounting, and general ledger processes. This is a great opportunity that will be provide on-site training to help the candidates succeed, and an opportunity to learn inventory accounting. Apply today! Responsibilities:• Manage customer setup and maintain accurate account records, including consistent numbering and supporting documentation.• Prepare and issue invoices for completed work by reviewing source documents and confirming billing accuracy before release.• Process proforma billing, track customer deposits, and apply payments correctly within accounting records.• Create sales orders from approved scopes of work and ensure financial data aligns with project activity.• Support inventory accounting by entering count results, investigating variances, and validating selected quantities on the shop floor when needed.• Review shipment documentation against sales orders, resolve discrepancies, and ensure inventory is relieved properly to the correct projects.• Record journal entries, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with month-end close activities and project-based financial analysis.• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and verification of supporting paperwork.• Produce recurring daily and weekly statistical reports and respond promptly to internal and external billing inquiries.• Administer sales tax exemption documentation and maintain related records in accordance with company requirements.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable Focused

Tucson, AZ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing aerospace and technology organization in the Southwest side of Tucson, is in need for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis! This opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, strengthening financial operations, and supporting accurate reporting as the business expands. The role will contribute across accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close while helping maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, account coding, approval coordination, and payment processing.• Perform three-way matching for applicable transactions to confirm purchase orders, receipts, and invoices align before disbursement.• Prepare journal entries, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with general ledger accuracy throughout the accounting cycle.• Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate variances in a timely manner.• Support month-end close activities by recording accruals, organizing schedules, and helping ensure complete and accurate financial results.• Monitor vendor records, validate setup changes, and help safeguard the organization against duplicate payments or fraudulent activity.• Assist with internal control compliance efforts, including documentation that supports audit and SOX-related requirements.• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve purchase-to-pay workflows and recommend enhancements to accounting systems or processes.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Finance Controller

Tucson, AZ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Finance Controller to lead accounting operations and provide financial insight for a manufacturing-focused organization in Tucson, Arizona. This position will guide core reporting activities, strengthen financial processes, and support leadership with planning and performance analysis. The role also oversees a small accounting team while helping ensure accurate records, effective controls, and reliable coordination with external partners. Responsibilities: • Direct accounting activities across multiple business entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting is completed on schedule. • Lead monthly and year-end close processes, prepare financial statements, and maintain the integrity of general ledger balances. • Manage inventory accounting and product cost analysis, including standard cost maintenance, variance review, and support for physical count activities. • Work closely with company leadership to develop budgets, update forecasts, and evaluate profitability trends that inform operational decisions. • Design and maintain streamlined internal controls and accounting workflows suited to a lean organizational structure. • Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, set priorities, and review work for accuracy and completeness. • Coordinate with the parent organization and outside advisors on annual financial reviews, tax-related deliverables, and specialized accounting matters.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Tucson, AZ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our client's team in Tucson, Arizona and take ownership of fixed asset accounting across the organization. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records for capital assets, supporting financial close activities, and ensuring reporting aligns with accounting guidance. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment around capitalization, and the ability to work closely with operational stakeholders on project-based spending. Responsibilities:• Oversee fixed asset accounting from initial capitalization through retirement, including depreciation processing and disposal entries.• Reconcile fixed asset records to the general ledger and investigate variances to maintain accurate financial reporting.• Evaluate project-related expenditures to determine whether costs should be capitalized or recorded as period expenses.• Monitor construction-in-progress balances and transfer completed projects into service in a timely and accurate manner.• Collaborate with project leaders to track budgets, milestones, and asset readiness for capitalization.• Prepare rollforwards, schedules, and supporting analyses for financial reporting and external or internal audit requests.• Apply accounting policies related to asset lives, depreciation methods, and capitalization thresholds to support compliance.• Contribute to month-end close by preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations tied to fixed asset activity.• Provide documentation and clear explanations for asset additions, retirements, and capital activity during audit reviews.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Tucson, AZ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
17.4135 - 21 USD / Hourly
Our client, in the property management industry, is in need for an Accounting Clerk to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis! This role supports both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, helping keep financial records accurate, payments on schedule, and customer accounts up to date. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing independent work with collaboration across the team. This is a great entry level opportunity to grow into accounting. Responsibilities:• Manage outgoing and incoming financial transactions by supporting daily accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.• Prepare customer billing, record incoming payments, and apply receipts accurately within the appropriate accounts.• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, enter payment details into the system, and coordinate timely disbursements through approved payment methods.• Reconcile account activity, research differences in balances, and resolve billing or payment discrepancies with customers and vendors.• Prepare daily bank deposit activity and post cash receipts while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.• Monitor specialized accounts such as lease-related payments, vendor discounts, and intercompany transactions to ensure timely processing and reconciliation.• Maintain vendor records, update tax reporting details for 1099 purposes, and organize paid and unpaid invoice files in a consistent manner.• Assist with year-end 1099 review and distribution, provide backup front desk support when needed, and contribute to other administrative or accounting tasks as assigned.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Junior Staff Accountant

Tucson, AZ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20.5865 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client, a local non-profit that's known for their great work, is in need for a Junior Staff Accountant to join their team on a contract basis! This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with solid foundational accounting experience who's knowledgeable on journal entries, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to routine reporting activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves to be part of a team that gives back to the community, as well as for someone who is looking to grow into a Staff Accountant. Responsibilities:• Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting system.• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and helping resolve variances in a timely manner.• Support corporate tax and sales tax activities by organizing data, reviewing records, and assisting with required filings.• Help compile financial information needed for internal reporting and standard accounting processes.• Review accounting documentation for completeness and accuracy while following established procedures and controls.• Assist with routine month-end accounting tasks to support timely and accurate financial close activities.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z