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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level accounting associate in Arizona is $23.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Entry Level Accounting Associate assists with basic accounting tasks such as data entry, processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining financial records. They support senior accountants and help ensure that financial transactions are accurately recorded and organized. This role is often the starting point for individuals looking to build a career in accounting, offering valuable exposure to various accounting functions and software.

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Entry Level Accounting Associates often encounter challenges such as managing tight deadlines during month-end closings, adjusting to new accounting software, and ensuring accuracy while handling large volumes of data. To address these challenges, it’s helpful to develop strong organizational habits, seek guidance from more experienced team members, and take advantage of training resources provided by the employer. Open communication with supervisors and actively participating in team meetings can also ease the transition and help associates quickly learn best practices.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Accounting Associate job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,311 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Rotational Business Analyst (Associate) - January 2027 Start

SRP

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Requisition ID: 20471

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
  • Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
  • Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
  • Short and long-term disability plans
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Summary

The Business Analyst Rotation Program is designed to develop high-potential entry-level and early-career professionals, with less than two years of professional experience, into future analytical and business experts/leaders at SRP. Through a structured rotational experience, participants build a strong foundation in analytical thinking, business operations, and strategic decision-making, preparing them for long-term career growth across areas such as finance, accounting, planning, technology, customer service, and other key business functions.

Over the course of the two-year program, participants gain broad exposure to SRP's operations, organizational structure, and the evolving utility industry. Participants complete a series of six-month rotations in core analytical disciplines, including finance, planning, and business information technology, while exploring elective opportunities aligned with their interests, business needs, and career goals. The program combines hands-on project work, professional development, and mentorship opportunities to accelerate learning and prepare participants for future leadership opportunities within SRP.

***The position is being recruited for a January 2027 start date. The position will close on Sunday, September 28, 2026.***

What You'll Do
  • Learn about SRP businesses, projects, priorities, and strategy.
  • Retrieves, analyzes and summarizes business, operations, customer and/or economic data in order to develop business intelligence, optimize effectiveness, and/or predict business outcomes.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns and prepares ongoing reports and data visualizations (e.g., charts, dashboards, heat maps) in order to support business decisions.
  • Typically uses dedicated business intelligence applications and/or cloud services (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau), but may also leverage the reporting capabilities of existing ERP, CRM, and/or database software vendors.
  • Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of helping SRP achieve its long-term financial and operational objectives.
  • Provide analysis of business best practices and peer comparisons.
  • Gain experience in cross departmental projects
  • Prepare recommendation materials for management consideration.
  • Prepare and/or present written and oral reports and presentations
  • Forms and maintains excellent relationships with internal departments.
  • When required, travel to suppliers' facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities.
  • Partner with business and technology teams to understand business needs and help develop data, process and technology enabled solutions.
Education
A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
Additional Requirements and Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following skills and abilities:

•    Proven analytical and quantitative abilities (professional or academic, as applicable).

•    Demonstrated leadership qualities.

•    Working understanding of the principles of statistics, economics, finance and data visualization.

•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•    Excellent problem-solving skills.

•    Ability to "see the big picture."

•    Ability to comfortably handle ambiguous concepts and problems with varying levels of complexity.

•    Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently.

•    Ability to interact well with others and build constructive and effective relationships.

•    Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Preferred academic backgrounds include Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), and related business disciplines.

Application Requirements

Candidates will need to submit application and additional documents described below by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2026.  Requested documentation should be uploaded in additional documents on your candidate profile. Hard copies will not be accepted.

  1. Resume
  2. Letter of Interest applicants must submit a personally written letter of interest. The letter should reflect the applicant's own experiences, insights, and writing style, and include specific examples that demonstrate how their skills and accomplishments make them the best candidate for the program.
  3. Unofficial transcripts
  4. Two letters of recommendation (optional)
  5. Three professional references

Please click here to learn more information on the Business Analyst Rotational Program

Testing and Certifications

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

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