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Accountant 3 (Project Accounting) , Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007 , Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote) Type: Contract (1 year), full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Start: Late July 2026 (tentative) About the Role SunSoft Online is seeking an experienced Accountant for a contract opportunity with an Arizona state agency. This role focuses on project accounting and financial compliance, reconciling and closing project accounts to ensure timely release of funds, validating costs associated with project funding, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal regulations. Key Responsibilities • Reconcile and close out projects to ensure timely release of funds • Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal (FHWA) rules and regulations • Analyze and validate costs associated with project funding • Interact with federal agencies, local governments, and multiple internal departments • Research project issues, provide solutions, and recommend process improvements • Process adjustments and prepare final voucher forms for submission Required Skills and Knowledge • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field • At least 1 year of accounting experience • Strong analytical skills in researching and resolving financial and technical data issues • Ability to analyze and interpret contract and financial data • Ability to apply accounting and auditing principles to project analysis • Good written and verbal communication • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Additional Details • Must be local to the Phoenix area (current location must be listed on resume) • Available for an in-person interview within one week • Able to start within two weeks of an offer • Background check required To apply, submit your resume with your current city and state listed.

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Accountant 3 (Project Accounting) , Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007 , Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
Type: Contract (1 year), full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Start: Late July 2026 (tentative)
Reconcile and close out projects to ensure timely release of funds
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal (FHWA) rules and regulations
Analyze and validate costs associated with project funding
Interact with federal agencies, local governments, and multiple internal departments
Research project issues, provide solutions, and recommend process improvements
Process adjustments and prepare final voucher forms for submission
Required Skills and Knowledge
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field
At least 1 year of accounting experience
Strong analytical skills in researching and resolving financial and technical data issues
Ability to analyze and interpret contract and financial data
Ability to apply accounting and auditing principles to project analysis
Good written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Additional Details
Must be local to the Phoenix area (current location must be listed on resume)
Available for an in-person interview within one week
Able to start within two weeks of an offer
Background check required
To apply, submit your resume with your current city and state listed.

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