<p>Our client, in the education industry, is in need for an Accountant to join their team on a contract basis! This role focuses on maintaining accurate cash activity, completing timely reconciliations, and contributing to a smooth month-end close. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to learn established workflows while working with multiple internal stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record daily cash activity and ensure transactions are entered accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and reliable.</p><p>• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate invoices and support accurate cash application processing.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries that align with general ledger activity and accounting standards.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close by comparing bank balances to the general ledger and resolving variances.</p><p>• Process miscellaneous invoices and maintain supporting documentation for accounting records.</p><p>• Partner with team members across different functions to learn existing procedures and maintain continuity in accounting operations.</p><p>• Use Workday to manage accounting tasks, track entries, and support reporting accuracy.</p>
We are looking for an accomplished accounting leader to guide financial operations and provide trusted support to executive decision-making in Tucson, Arizona. This position blends strategic oversight with active involvement in core accounting functions, making it ideal for someone who can lead people, strengthen processes, and maintain high standards of financial stewardship. The role offers strong long-term growth potential for an individual who thrives in a visible leadership capacity and values team development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across key functional areas, ensuring accurate execution of financial operations and reliable month-end close results.<br>• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts to support timely business decisions.<br>• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls to promote compliance, accuracy, and sound financial governance.<br>• Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight, evaluate performance, and contribute to organizational planning.<br>• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and career growth.<br>• Oversee audit readiness by coordinating documentation, responding to auditor requests, and supporting successful financial statement audits.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting practices, and department efficiency through thoughtful process enhancements.<br>• Utilize accounting tools and systems, including BlackLine where applicable, to strengthen reconciliations, close processes, and reporting effectiveness.