Senior Accounting Manager: Grants, Payroll & Reporting

Cala Sourcing Solutions LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cala Sourcing Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor to oversee complex financial operations, payroll reconciliation, fund management, and reporting across multiple systems and funding sources. The role leads the accounting team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

The ideal candidate has government/public sector accounting experience, strong leadership, and hands-on knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and ERP management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong accounting and financial reconciliation experience.
• Previous management or team leadership experience.
• Experience reviewing and approving financial transactions.
• Payroll processing and payroll reconciliation experience.
• Experience with budgeting, audits, and financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and oversee accounting transactions processed within AZ360.
• Review ACH transactions and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Reconcile AZ360 funds against Cash Flow Worksheets within established monthly deadlines.
• Download and maintain monthly ASAP/AZ360 reporting documentation for reconciliation purposes.
• Review General Fund Status reports and monitor financial activity.
• Oversee LGTS reconciliations completed by accounting staff.
• Manage the drawing, tracking, coding, and payment processing for ADEQ and payroll-related transactions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure accurate coding allocations across departments.
• Coordinate payroll reporting updates and communicate required changes to leadership.
• Manage employee travel claims and reimbursement processing.
• Support annual budget preparation and financial planning activities.
• Provide funding codes for requisitions and financial transactions.
• Maintain and manage the organization’s Chart of Accounts structure and naming conventions.
• Supervise, mentor, and train accounting staff and new team members.
• Support implementation of new accounting sub-systems and process improvements.
• Assist with the development of long-term accounting procedures and operational controls.
• Prepare MBE/WBE reports and support internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare and manage disbursement claims for grant-related and augmentation funds.
• Track and monitor interest payments from the State Treasurer’s Office and maintain accurate records.
• Complete internal audits, corrective actions, expense reporting adjustments, and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate arbitration-related payment processing and purchase order management.

Skills

Accounting & reconciliation

Payroll processing

Leadership

Excel & reporting

ERP proficiency

Budgeting & audits

Multi-system coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

AZ360 FIN & HRM

eCivis

APP

DotStaff

Job description

Cala Sourcing Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor to oversee complex financial operations, payroll reconciliation, fund management, and reporting across multiple systems and funding sources. The role leads the accounting team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

The ideal candidate has government/public sector accounting experience, strong leadership, and hands-on knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and ERP management.