Accounting Specialist 1

S R INTERNATIONAL INC; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency contractor is seeking an Accounting Specialist 1, responsible for entry-level accounts payable in Phoenix, Arizona. This remote position involves processing payments, reconciling invoices, and maintaining communication with staff and vendors. Applicants must have computer skills and familiarity with the Google platform, and are expected to follow accounting principles and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Entry-level accounts payable experience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with fiscal transactions in government institutions.

Responsibilities

• Process ongoing, one-time, and urgent payments.
• Research and reconcile invoices for services received.
• Track available funds for purchase orders.

Skills

Computer skills

Google platform

Job description

Looking for Local Arizona Residents Only

SOAZ - Req # 8301 - AZDES - DDD - Accountant - Accounting Specialist 1 (Remote)

Contract: Until 12/31/2025

Closing Date & Time: 10/7/2025@ 3 PM

Job Description

This position is responsible for entry-level accounts payable for the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

It operates independently with minimal supervision, updating Google Sheet logs and entering receivers in the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) to process payments in a timely manner.

The position requires following both verbal and written instructions. It will process ongoing, one-time, and urgent payments.

This position will research and reconcile invoices for services and goods received by the Division.

At times, this position will attend meetings, monitor, and reply to urgent incoming emails from shared mailboxes as assigned.

Essential functions of all State positions include: regular and predictable attendance, adherence to the State of Arizona and other applicable Standards of Conduct, and any agency-specific policies, procedures, and/or practices.

Additional duties may include contacting staff and vendors to obtain copies of packing slips/invoices, verification of services, and assisting with reconciling aging account payments and credits.

It is expected that they will verify fiscal transactions by applying accounting principles and practices in government institutions.

A major function of this position is tracking available funds for purchase orders to ensure adequate funds are available for each service and commodity, and that all documentation is in place before processing invoices.

It is expected that the candidate will use clear and effective verbal and written communication at all times.

Required Skills

• Computer skills
• Google platform

Preferred Skills

• Purchasing/accounting background

This is a remote position.