Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable Focused

Our client, a growing aerospace and technology organization in the Southwest side of Tucson, is in need for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis! This opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, strengthening financial operations, and supporting accurate reporting as the business expands. The role will contribute across accounts payable, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close while helping maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, account coding, approval coordination, and payment processing.

• Perform three-way matching for applicable transactions to confirm purchase orders, receipts, and invoices align before disbursement.

• Prepare journal entries, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with general ledger accuracy throughout the accounting cycle.

• Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger and investigate variances in a timely manner.

• Support month-end close activities by recording accruals, organizing schedules, and helping ensure complete and accurate financial results.

• Monitor vendor records, validate setup changes, and help safeguard the organization against duplicate payments or fraudulent activity.

• Assist with internal control compliance efforts, including documentation that supports audit and SOX-related requirements.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve purchase-to-pay workflows and recommend enhancements to accounting systems or processes.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or staff accounting roles with hands-on responsibility for full-cycle processing.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and monthly account reconciliation practices.
• Experience performing three-way matching and applying sound controls within the accounts payable function.
• Familiarity with internal control environments, including segregation of duties and SOX or audit-related support.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced business setting.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance, procurement, and operational teams.

Compensation

$28.00-$35.00 Hourly

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