Accountant 3 (Project Accounting) , Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

SunSoft Online LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSoft Online LLC in Phoenix, AZ is looking for an experienced Accountant 3 for a contract opportunity focusing on project accounting and financial compliance.

The role involves reconciling project accounts to ensure fund release, validating costs, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and federal regulations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least one year of relevant experience, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

This is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.

Qualifications

• 1 year of accounting experience is required.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve financial issues.
• Ability to analyze contract and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and close out projects for timely fund release.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Analyze and validate costs associated with project funding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Accountant 3 (Project Accounting), Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Phoenix, United States | Posted on 06/24/2026

Accountant 3 (Project Accounting), Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007, Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Type: Contract (1 year), full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Start: Late July 2026 (tentative)

About the Role

SunSoft Online is seeking an experienced Accountant for a contract opportunity with an Arizona state agency. This role focuses on project accounting and financial compliance, reconciling and closing project accounts to ensure timely release of funds, validating costs associated with project funding, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile and close out projects to ensure timely release of funds
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal (FHWA) rules and regulations
• Analyze and validate costs associated with project funding
• Interact with federal agencies, local governments, and multiple internal departments
• Research project issues, provide solutions, and recommend process improvements
• Process adjustments and prepare final voucher forms for submission

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• At least 1 year of accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills in researching and resolving financial and technical data issues
• Ability to analyze and interpret contract and financial data
• Ability to apply accounting and auditing principles to project analysis
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Must be local to the Phoenix area (current location must be listed on resume)
• Available for an in-person interview within one week
• Able to start within two weeks of an offer
• Background check required