Accounting Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco/Highspring is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ, offering exposure to a variety of accounting functions across multiple entities. The role emphasizes hands-on bookkeeping, collaboration with teams, and adherence to GAAP standards.

The position requires 3+ years in accounting, experience with QuickBooks, and support for month-end close activities. Compensation aligns with local market ranges, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or staff accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting activities.
• Process and code vendor invoices and ensure timely posting.
• Monitor and record banking transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Manage corporate credit card programs and employee expense reimbursements.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP standards.

Skills

Full-cycle bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounting Specialist

Scottsdale, AZ

$70,000-$75,000

A well-established Arizona-based organization is seeking an Accounting Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands‑on role, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants exposure to a variety of accounting functions across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping and day-to-day accounting activities
• Process and code vendor invoices and ensure timely posting
• Monitor and record banking transactions
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Manage corporate credit card programs and employee expense reimbursements
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP standards

Required

• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or staff accounting experience
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience supporting month-end close activities

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

• medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan