Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-Site – 1600 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007)
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
SunSoftOnline is seeking two detail-oriented Accounting Specialists III to 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.
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.
Required 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.
Prior government, municipal, or state agency accounting experience.
Experience with state accounting software (e.g., AFIS or similar state enterprise systems).
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)
Skills Required
- Some College completed (coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related)
- 3+ years progressive accounting, bookkeeping, or financial support experience
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
- Experience with enterprise accounting or ERP systems
- Fast, accurate data entry and strong attention to detail
- Prior government, municipal, or state agency accounting experience
- Experience with state accounting software (e.g., AFIS)
- Updated resume explicitly stating current Phoenix metro location (submission requirement)
- Right to Represent (R2R) documentation (submission requirement)
- Confirmation of full on-site capability at 1600 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ (submission requirement)
What We Do
SunSoft Online is a US-operated IT consulting and technology services company that has been delivering solutions since 2006. The firm specializes in IT consulting, project delivery, and workforce support, focusing on placing highly qualified IT professionals—such as security engineers and product managers—with Arizona state agencies, government clients, and enterprise organizations across the United States.
