Accounting Specialist

This is a great opportunity to join a Top Workplace
, non‑profit organization, that has been helping kids and families in the Valley for over 15 years. We truly careabout our employees and offer a collaborative working environment with a focus on employee wellness, professional development, and work/life balance. Join our team and use your skills to make an impact, as we continue to expand across the state!

We’re seeking a full‑time Accounting Specialist to join our Finance and Accounting team. The core function of this role involves providing accurate and timely accounting support for accounts payable, purchasing, and fundraising/grant tracking.

Location:

90% remote / 10% at our offices in Phoenix/Chandler (Must be an Arizona resident).

Schedule:

40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
Compensation:
Starting pay range is $25-$30/hour + Scheduled Raise Program 2x/year

This might be a perfect fit for you if you're detail‑oriented
, an excellent communicator, an analytical thinker and you…

• have 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance;
• enjoy communicating with a diverse group of people, from employees to vendors;
• enjoy wearing many hats and being hands‑on with all projects;
• like to have continual new challenges in a growing organization;
• are looking for a place to stay and grow a professional career, while making a big impact on others in our community!

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• Process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure proper coding to general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and execute timely payments via check, ACH, or other approved methods.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records for audit and reporting purposes.
• Ensure supporting documentation contains sufficient detail to support purchases.
• Ensure proper approvals and documentation for all purchases.
• Maintain documentation related to sourcing competitive bids when required.
• Track grant‑related expenditures to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Perform accounting tasks related to fundraising and grants, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Reconcile donations and event‑related revenue and expenses.
• Assist with month‑end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support annual audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years in accounting or finance, with experience in AP and grant compliance preferred
• Experience working with accounting software;
  Net Suite experience a plus
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word + experience with various database systems for accounting and financial tracking
• Human services, behavioral health care, or non‑profit experience a plus.
• Must have your own reliable transportation and be able to provide proof of a valid driver's license, insurance & registration upon hire
• Must successfully pass a fingerprint clearance check and meet all other related hiring requirements.

• A competitive salary + participate in our Schedule Raise Program 2x/year
• An excellent comprehensive health benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability, employer‑paid basic life insurance and robust Wellness and Employee Assistance platform;
• A 401(k) plan with no vesting period and matching up to 4% after one year of service;
• Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 paid holidays;
• A flexible schedule with the opportunity to work from home when not needed on site;
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave;
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  As a non‑profit organization, your employment (when consistently working at least 30 hours a week) meets requirements under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (for student loan forgiveness). For more information you can visit .

Join our fantastic team and help us keep the motor running behind the scenes, so we can help as many kids with autism as possible! For more information about AZA United please visit www.

AZAunited.org or view our profile on Glassdoor. To learn more about why great people choose to work at AZA United, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Autism knows no race, religion, gender, or identity. We need and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce in order to fully support our families. AZA welcomes applicants of any race, age, religion, gender, identity or any other aspect which makes you unique.