Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a full time Accounting Specialist to work hybridly Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at our South Mountain Campus. If you're passionate about animals and skilled in accounting, continue to read more now!

Paws Up For Great Benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

A Day in the Life:

As an Accounting Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations while delivering excellent customer service to both internal teams and external partners. In this role, you will manage accounts payable by processing invoices and employee reimbursements accurately and in accordance with established policies, while prioritizing payments based on terms and cash discount opportunities. You'll calculate and report sales tax on applicable transactions, assist with new vendor setup by collecting required documentation, and serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries-helping to maintain strong, professional relationships.

In addition, you'll reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve discrepancies, and audit employee expense reports in Concur to ensure accuracy and timely payment. You will also support key accounting functions such as managing unclaimed property, tracking vendor certificates of insurance, and contributing to the month-end close process. This includes analyzing general ledger activity, identifying unrecorded expenses, preparing accruals, and posting journal entries to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.

Job Requirements:

• Accounting experience with accounts payable background preferred.
• Associate's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experienced and skilled in journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Proficient math skills needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; able to learn other software programs as necessary. Sage Intacct Accounting Software usage is a plus. Able to learn and use Chameleon software.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes, occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air-conditioned and heated office environment.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

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