Accounting Specialist

The Intersect Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group in Chandler, AZ seeks a detail-oriented AP/AR Specialist to manage full-cycle payables and receivables, ensuring accurate financial transactions and supporting strong cash flow. You will partner with Corporate Controller and cross-functional teams to process invoices, payments, reconciliations, and month-end close, while maintaining aging reports and ensuring SOX compliance (preferred).

The role requires 3–5+ years’ experience in AP/AR, strong communication, and ability to

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of full-cycle AP/AR experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines during close.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional collaboration.
• SOX experience is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle AP/AR processes including invoicing, payments, collections, and reconciliations.
• Manage vendor/customer relationships; resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
• Process vendor invoices and expense reimbursements; handle customer invoices.
• Post daily cash receipts, collections, and journal entries.
• Maintain aging reports and support cash-flow insights.
• Reconcile credit cards, contractor payments, and commissions.
• Handle credit memos, stop payments, and adjustments.
• Support month-end close, accruals, forecasts, audit prep.
• Prepare 1099s and manage portals.
• Identify and implement AP/AR process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP / accounting software

Job description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented AP/AR Specialist to manage full-cycle payables and receivables, ensure accurate financial transactions, and support strong cash flow management. This role reports to the Corporate Controller and partners cross-functionally across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle AP & AR processes: invoice processing, payments, collections, and reconciliations
• Manage vendor and customer relationships; resolve billing and payment discrepancies
• Process vendor invoices, expense reports, reimbursements, and customer invoices
• Post daily cash receipts, collections, and journal entries
• Maintain AP/AR aging reports and support cash flow insights
• Reconcile credit cards, contractor payments, and commissions
• Handle credit memos, stop payments, and account adjustments
• Support month-end close, accruals, forecasts, and audit preparation
• Prepare 1099s and manage invoice/payment portals
• Identify and implement process improvements within AP/AR workflows

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of AP/AR experience (full-cycle preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, especially during close
• Effective communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience with SOX compliance (preferred)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

What We’re Looking For

• High integrity and accountability
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong relationship builder with internal and external partners