Council Advisors Careers

Description

AP & Accounting Specialist

Scottsdale, AZ

We are seeking an AP & Accounting Specialist who is a recent graduate (or Spring 2026 graduate) who is eager to start a career in accounting and financial operations. This role will own accounts payable, expense reimbursements, and core accounting processes while working closely with a collaborative finance team. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and excited to learn in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, processes, and systems, and who wants exposure to real world accounting operations early in their career.

This is a hybrid position out of our Scottsdale, Arizona office with the expectation of being in the office 2-3 days/week.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports accurately and on time, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Support regular AP and expense payment runs, including preparing payment documentation and tracking approvals.
• Monitor and respond to the Accounts Payable inbox, assisting vendors and employees with questions and follow ups.
• Collect, review, and maintain vendor and independent contractor documentation (e.g., W 9s, direct deposit forms).
• Assist with AP aging reports and invoice research as needed.
• Support month end close activities, including accrual support, and basic reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and IRS requirements related to expenses and payments.
• Partner with Accounting, Operations, and HR to resolve issues and support smooth financial processes.
• Help identify opportunities to improve AP, expense, and accounting workflows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (completed or graduating in Spring 2026).
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Interest in building a career in accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts through coursework (e.g., debits/credits, accruals, invoices).
• Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning new systems and tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow up skills.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and comfort asking questions.

What Success Looks Like

• Invoices and expense items are processed accurately and on time.
• You quickly learn internal systems, policies, and approval workflows.
• Vendor and employee inquiries are handled professionally and escalated when appropriate.
• Documentation is well organized and audit ready.
• You build trust with the finance team by being reliable, detail oriented, and proactive.
• Over time, you take on increased responsibility across AP, close support, and accounting operations.

About Council Advisors:

Council Advisors is the trusted partner for C-suite leaders of high performing companies – driving results where it matters most. 

At Council Advisors, we partner with CEOs and their teams to tackle their most critical challenges, backed by over 20 years of experience advising top leaders across corporations, investment firms, and non-profits. Through our expert practices – TMG, SSA & Co., and High Lantern Group - we help C-suite leaders turn strategic priorities into winning strategies.

Council Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.