Accountant

Job Title: Accountant 3

Location: , Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

About the Rol

eThis is not your typical accounting role. This position sits at the intersection of project finance, compliance, and government funding accountability

.As an Accountant 3, you will play a critical role in closing out large-scale transportation projects, ensuring funds are accurately reconciled, released on time, and compliant with both GAAP standards and federal regulations. You will work across multiple stakeholders including federal agencies, local governments, and internal departments, making this a highly visible and impactful role

.If you enjoy digging into financial data, solving complex discrepancies, and driving process improvements — this role gives you ownership and influence

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What You’ll Be Responsible F

• orLead reconciliation and closeout of ADOT-funded projects to enable timely fund relea
• seEnsure strict compliance with GAAP and FHWA regulatio
• nsAnalyze, validate, and audit project funding, costs, and financial transactio
• nsPartner with federal agencies, municipalities, and internal teams to resolve financial issu
• esInvestigate discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and recommend solutio
• nsIdentify and drive process improvements within project accounting workflo
• wsProcess accounting adjustments and prepare final voucher documentation for submissi

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What We’re Looking

• ForBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fi
• eldAt least 1 year of accounting experience (project or fund accounting is a pl
• us)Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial and contract d
• ataUnderstanding of accounting and auditing principles applied to real-world proje
• ctsSolid communication skills — able to work across technical and non-technical te
• amsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Ex

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Nice to

• HaveExperience in public sector or transportation-related accoun
• tingExposure to FHWA-funded projects or government project close

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Why This Role Stand

• s OutDirect impact on public infrastructure funding and project compl
• etionExposure to federal compliance and large-scale project accou
• ntingHybrid flexibility with a structured work enviro
• nmentOpportunity to build expertise in a niche, high-demand accounting d