Location: Greater Phoenix, AZ | Onsite
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Status: Full-Time
Compensation: $26.00-$31.00/hour
CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking an Accounting Specialist for a client in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. This role is responsible for managing commercial accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash application, credit administration, and month-end accounting activities while partnering cross-functionally to support accurate financial reporting and customer account management.
Manage commercial accounts receivable portfolio, monitor outstanding balances, and perform collection activities.
Evaluate customer creditworthiness and support credit limit and payment term decisions.
Process customer invoices, credit memos, returns (RMAs), and other billing transactions.
Apply incoming customer payments accurately and timely.
Maintain customer accounts within ERP systems and customer billing portals.
Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns.
Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.
Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
Partner with Customer Service and internal departments to resolve account discrepancies, establish tax setups, and manage credit terms.
Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports as requested.
Maintain accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
3+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
Experience with commercial collections, billing, cash application, and credit administration.
Experience performing month-end accounting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of multi-state sales tax regulations preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Stable, growing manufacturing company with long employee tenure.
Collaborative accounting team with direct exposure to the Controller.
Opportunity to expand expertise across billing, collections, credit, and month-end accounting.
High-impact role supporting critical accounting operations and corporate reporting.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Work Environment: 100% onsite
Benefits: Benefits available upon eligibility
Travel Requirements: None