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Staff Accountant

Tucson, AZ
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities:• Record daily cash activity and ensure transactions are entered accurately and on schedule.• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and reliable.• Apply incoming payments to the appropriate invoices and support accurate cash application processing.• Prepare and post journal entries that align with general ledger activity and accounting standards.• Assist with month-end close by comparing bank balances to the general ledger and resolving variances.• Process miscellaneous invoices and maintain supporting documentation for accounting records.• Partner with team members across different functions to learn existing procedures and maintain continuity in accounting operations.• Use Workday to manage accounting tasks, track entries, and support reporting accuracy.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounting Director

Tucson, AZ
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting activities across key functional areas, ensuring accurate execution of financial operations and reliable month-end close results. • Lead the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts to support timely business decisions. • Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls to promote compliance, accuracy, and sound financial governance. • Partner closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight, evaluate performance, and contribute to organizational planning. • Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and career growth. • Oversee audit readiness by coordinating documentation, responding to auditor requests, and supporting successful financial statement audits. • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting practices, and department efficiency through thoughtful process enhancements. • Utilize accounting tools and systems, including BlackLine where applicable, to strengthen reconciliations, close processes, and reporting effectiveness.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Tucson, AZ
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 33 USD / Hourly
Our client, in the mining industry is in need for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a long-term contract basis in downtown Tucson! This fully on-site role is ideal for an AP Specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage 100-150 invoices weekly, communicate effectively across departments, and maintain accuracy in financial processing. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to day-to-day payables operations while supporting reliable and timely payment activities. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of weekly invoices with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, and supporting documentation.• Review and assign correct general ledger accounts and cost centers to invoices before posting transactions.• Perform three-way matching by comparing purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to confirm payment readiness.• Assist in preparing and posting journal entries and record debits and credits in accordance with established accounting procedures.• Manage invoice coding and verify that charges are allocated properly across departments and accounts.• Support payment activities such as ACH transactions and check runs while helping ensure deadlines are met.• Work closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, answer payment-related questions, and maintain smooth communication across functions.• Contribute to a dependable, team-oriented work environment by staying organized, focused, and responsive in a fully on-site setting.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Tucson, AZ
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
Our client, in the growing mining industry, is in need for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a contract basis! The Accounts Payable Specilist will be needed to support high-volume financial operations, and is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage complex payable activity, employee expense submissions, and cross-entity allocations in a fast-moving environment. The position requires strong accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to keep payment processing on schedule while working across multiple transaction types. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of invoices and payment requests while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely entry into the accounts payable workflow.• Review and assign proper account codes to invoices and expenses so transactions are recorded correctly within the financial system.• Manage employee expense reports through Concur, verifying supporting documentation and resolving discrepancies before approval and payment.• Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, in accordance with established deadlines and controls.• Support intercompany allocation work related to newly acquired entities, ensuring charges are distributed appropriately across business units.• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and vendor issues by coordinating with internal stakeholders and maintaining clear documentation.• Maintain accurate records in SAP and related systems to support audit readiness, reconciliation efforts, and reporting needs.• Prioritize competing deadlines effectively while delivering consistent results in a fast-paced accounts payable setting.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Tucson, AZ
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client, in the manufacturing industry in the Northwest side of Tucson, is in need for an Accounts Payable Manager to join their team on a contract basis, to help set in processes and guidelines for the department as the company grows. This role is centered on strengthening accounts payable operations by assessing current practices, identifying opportunities for improvement, and establishing clear, consistent procedures for the team. The selected consultant will serve as a process-focused leader who provides direction, documentation, and practical recommendations rather than handling day-to-day invoice processing directly. Responsibilities:• Review existing accounts payable activities to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities to improve consistency across the function.• Advise the AP team on stronger operational practices, helping create a more organized and scalable workflow as the company continues to expand.• Develop a comprehensive procedures manual that outlines responsibilities, approval paths, and standard methods for core payable tasks.• Recommend process enhancements related to invoice coding, payment scheduling, check runs, and ACH transactions to support accuracy and timeliness.• Partner with stakeholders to align accounts payable workflows so team members follow shared standards and expectations.• Evaluate current approval and documentation practices and introduce practical guidance that supports smoother execution of AP responsibilities.• Provide leadership-level input on process design without taking ownership of routine transaction processing.• Help establish repeatable workflows that improve efficiency, support team accountability, and position the department for continued growth.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

5 results for Staff Accountant in Tucson, AZ