Accounting Specialist III (Business Operations)

SunSoft Online LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSoftOnline in Phoenix, AZ is seeking two Accounting Specialists III to support the Agency Support Division. This senior-level, contract position involves processing and reconciling financial transactions, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with state standards.

On-site work is required, with a ~4.5 month duration and a 8-5 schedule. The roles demand 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills (vlookup, pivots), and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of Some College completed (preferably coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields).
• Accounting Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting, bookkeeping, or financial support experience (Specialist III level).
• Software Proficiency: Strong knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) and enterprise accounting or ERP systems.
• Data Accuracy: Fast, accurate data entry and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Financial Processing: Process, verify, and reconcile financial transactions, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Account Reconciliation: Audit account records, identify discrepancies, and perform complex balance adjustments.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare standard financial summaries, audit trails, and routine accounting reports for agency management.
• Compliance & Auditing: Review financial records for compliance with state accounting standards, regulations, and departmental policies.
• System Operations: Utilize state financial management systems and enterprise accounting software for high-volume data entry and processing.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

Some College

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accounting Specialist III (Business Operations)

Phoenix, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

Accounting Specialist III (Business Operations)

Job Type:Contract / Staff Augmentation (Full-Time, 40 hrs/week)

Contract Duration:~4.5 Months (Projected Start: August 17, 2026 – December 31, 2026)

Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employer:SunSoftOnline

Positions Available:2

Position Overview

SunSoftOnlineis seeking two detail-orientedAccounting Specialists IIIto join our team supporting the Agency Support Division (ASD) of a major state agency in Phoenix, AZ.

This is a senior-level administrative/accounting role responsible for supporting complex financial transactions, account reconciliations, general ledger entries, and financial data verification. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles, high accuracy in data entry, and proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Processing:Process, verify, and reconcile financial transactions, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger entries.

Account Reconciliation:Audit account records, identify discrepancies, and perform complex balance adjustments.

Reporting & Documentation:Prepare standard financial summaries, audit trails, and routine accounting reports for agency management.

Compliance & Auditing:Review financial records for compliance with state accounting standards, regulations, and departmental policies.

System Operations:Utilize state financial management systems and enterprise accounting software for high-volume data entry and processing.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Education:Minimum ofSome Collegecompleted (preferably coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields).

Accounting Experience:3+ years of progressive accounting, bookkeeping, or financial support experience (Specialist III level).

Software Proficiency:Strong knowledge of MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) and enterprise accounting or ERP systems.

Data Accuracy:Fast, accurate data entry and strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior government, municipal, or state agency accounting experience.

Experience with state accounting software (e.g., AFIS or similar state enterprise systems).

Mandatory Submission Requirements

Candidates submitting through SunSoftOnline must provide:

Updated Resume(must explicitly state current location in the Phoenix metro area)

Right to Represent (R2R)

Confirmation of Full On-Site Capability(1600 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ)