Accounting Specialist

Overview

For 35 years, GD Barri & Associates has been a trusted workforce solutions partner, delivering highly skilled engineering, technical, and professional talent to some of the nation’s most critical industries, including power, utilities, nuclear, and infrastructure. Candidates choose Barri because we offer steady opportunities, strong client relationships, and a team that truly advocates for your success. We prioritize compliance, safety, integrity, and a personalized approach that matches you with roles where your expertise is valued and your impact strengthens performance and project success from day one.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing a high volume of Purchase Order–related invoices and managing the end‑to‑end accounts payable process. This includes reviewing invoices for accuracy and completeness, preparing documents for scanning/import, and validating and entering invoices into the payables system.

• Process high‑volume PO‑related invoices from receipt through payment
• Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Prepare and validate invoices for system import and scanning
• Perform account analysis and resolve discrepancies
• Own vendor relationships throughout the procure‑to‑pay process
• Research, analyze, and correct accounting transactions (journal entries, file maintenance errors, voids, etc.)
• Develop and reconcile accounts, transactions, and reports
• Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure timely processing
• Provide guidance on accounting procedures, policies, and system usage
• Utilize Excel, Access, and other accounting systems to analyze and present data

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high‑volume environment
• Strong data entry speed and accuracy
• Experience analyzing accounts in addition to invoice processing
• Knowledge of accounting principles demonstrated by:
• Minimum of 6 college semester hours in accounting or
• At least 1 year applying accounting knowledge or
• Minimum of 2 years of experience researching, organizing, analyzing, and reporting data using computer applications (Excel, Access, databases, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem‑solving and time‑management skills

• People Soft experience (Accounts Payable; not timesheets)
• Experience supporting vendors and internal partners through complex accounting processes

Contract Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension

Pay Rate: $ per hour

Work Schedule &

Location:

• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  Onsite 1 day per week (typically Wednesdays); remote 4 days per week
• Work Location: Phoenix, AZ 85004
• Start Time: Flexible within business hours (between 7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
• Overtime: Potential for up to 10 hours per week

GD Barri is an equal opportunity employer.