Accounting Analyst

$ 26 - $ 32 / Hour
location_onTempe, Arizona

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Accounting Analyst (Systems & Financial Data Focus)
Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexibility available)
Pay: $28/hr – $32/hr
Type: Contract-to-hire with growth opportunities
 
Overview:
We are looking for a detail-driven Accounting Analyst to join a fast-paced, high-volume environment where data, systems, and financial insight intersect. This role goes beyond traditional accounting, focusing on analyzing financial data, improving processes, and leveraging systems to drive accuracy and efficiency. You’ll work closely with accounting and operations teams to support critical financial functions while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with large data sets, optimizing systems, and making a measurable impact on accounting operations.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze financial data and trends to support accounting operations and decision-making
  • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across systems
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
  • Extract, manipulate, and analyze large data sets using advanced Excel functions
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accounting workflows and system efficiencies
  • Assist in maintaining and optimizing accounting systems, tools, and reporting processes
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation efforts
 
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or accounting systems experience
  • Strong foundation in reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, etc.)
  • Proven ability to work with large, complex data sets
  • Highly analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable navigating multiple systems and learning new tools quickly
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a high-volume environment
  • Experience with database tools (e.g., Access) or workflow platforms (e.g., Smartsheet) is a plus


Pay Details: $26.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Angela Walton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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