Sr. Cost Accountant

About the role

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.

• 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.
• Maintain 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a professional services firm or a similar environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• General ledger experience.
• Fixed asset accounting.
• Inventory accounting.
• Accounts payable.
• Month-end close activities.
• Internal controls and compliance.
• Financial reporting and analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

$28 - $35 USD / Hourly

Schedule

Temp-to-Hire