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Transactional Accounting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Accounting Assistant

Columbus, IN · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with accounting systems, managing transactional processes, and maintaining accurate records across multiple functions.

Research discrepancies involving payables, billing, account balances, and other transactional data ... Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel to review data, prepare reports, and improve the ...

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Accounting Specialist

Augusta, GA · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

This position will handle a mix of transactional accounting, reconciliation work, and inventory-related recordkeeping to help maintain accurate financial data. The ideal candidate is organized ...

Accounting Asst A

El Dorado, AR · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Assists with transactional accounting operations, financial recordkeeping, reporting, and other accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedure ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

Accounting Clerk

Hutchins, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound numerical skills, and experience handling receivables, reporting, and transactional accounting tasks. Responsibilities: * Support the ...

Accounting Assistant

Carlstadt, NJ · On-site

$19.79 - $22.91/hr

This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling transactional accounting tasks, keeping records accurate, and contributing to an organized, fast-moving office ...

Accounting Specialist

Corona, CA · On-site

$50K - $52K/yr

This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and confident handling transactional accounting work across payables, receivables, and record maintenance. The successful candidate ...

The Accounting Associate will own many core transactional accounting functions that ensure our financial records are complete, accurate, and timely. This position is ideal for someone with a strong ...

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) * Transactional Accounting functions Team Leadership & Development * Assist the Assistant Controller with the development of a team of 6-8 finance professionals

Transactional Accounting functions Team Leadership Development * Assist the Assistant Controller with the development of a team of 6-8 finance professionals * Support employment decisions including ...

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How much do transactional accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for transactional accounting in the United States is $24.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is transactional accounting?

Transactional accounting refers to the process of recording, processing, and reconciling individual financial transactions within an organization. This includes activities such as invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and expense management. The focus is on ensuring that each financial transaction is accurately documented in the company's accounting system, which is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting business operations. Transactional accounting forms the foundation for broader financial reporting and analysis.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in transactional accounting?

To thrive in Transactional Accounting, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and proficiency in processing accounts payable and receivable, usually supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP or Oracle, and often certifications such as AAT or equivalent, are commonly required. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and effective communication help professionals excel in managing high volumes of transactions and coordinating with other departments. These skills and qualities are essential for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely payments, and supporting overall business operations.

What are some common challenges faced in a transactional accounting role and how can they be managed?

Transactional accounting professionals often deal with high volumes of invoices, payments, and data entry, which can lead to challenges such as tight deadlines, repetitive tasks, and maintaining accuracy. To manage these challenges, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, utilize accounting software efficiently, and regularly communicate with team members to resolve discrepancies quickly. Many organizations also provide training and automation tools to help streamline processes, reduce errors, and improve workflow. Developing attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving will help you succeed in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Transactional Accounting vs Bookkeeper?

AspectTransactional AccountingBookkeeper
Primary RoleRecording and processing financial transactionsRecording financial transactions, maintaining ledgers
CertificationsOften requires basic accounting knowledge, certifications varyTypically no formal certification required
Work EnvironmentAccounting firms, finance departmentsSmall businesses, accounting offices
ScopeTransactional data entry, reconciliationData entry, ledger maintenance

Transactional Accounting focuses on recording and processing financial transactions with a broader scope, often involving multiple accounting functions. Bookkeepers primarily handle recording transactions and maintaining ledgers. While both roles require attention to detail, Transactional Accounting may involve more complex processes and certifications, whereas Bookkeeping is more focused on data entry and record maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Transactional Accounting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,842 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Director, Accounting Operations

McKinstry

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


McKinstry rating

9.7

Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.
McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.
Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
  • renewables and energy services
  • engineering and design
  • construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?
The Opportunity with McKinstry
We are currently seeking a Director, Accounting Operations to join our Accounting and Payroll team in Dallas, TX. This position is responsible for leading Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, driving operational performance, working capital results, internal controls, and scalable service delivery. Serves as a critical leadership bench role for the Controller organization, responsible for developing future Finance & Accounting leaders and strengthening operational governance across Accounting Operations. Ensures efficient and effective transactional operations, develops and strengthens leadership capability, and continually assesses and improves the team's structure, processes, and operating discipline to support long-term growth. Additional responsibilities include:
Operational Leadership & Performance
  • Own Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, including billing, collections, cash application, accounts payable, subcontract invoicing, vendor management, payments, and P-Card administration.
  • Establish priorities, service levels, KPIs, and operating rhythms to drive operational performance, working capital results, and accountability.
  • Translate business requirements into processes, controls, and operational readiness plans to ensure Accounting Operations can effectively support evolving business needs.
  • Lead resolution of operational issues and risks impacting cash flow, controls, customer and vendor experience, and business performance.
  • Provide Accounting Operations leadership for ERP implementation and ongoing updates, including supporting process design, testing, UAT, readiness, training, and go-live support.

Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Build and develop a high-performing management team responsible for day-to-day execution across Accounting Operations.
  • Define ownership, decision rights, and accountability to strengthen execution and leadership effectiveness.
  • Develop managers and future leaders capable of independently leading operational performance, service delivery, and team development.
  • Build succession plans and organizational capability across transactional accounting functions.

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure operational processes operate within a strong internal control framework and remain audit-ready.
  • Identify operational, compliance, and control risks and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Partner with Corporate Accounting and External Audit to support audits, remediation efforts, and process discipline.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Partnership
  • Partner with Line of Business Operations and Project Management, as well as various Corporate Service Units such as Treasury, Procurement, IT, Enterprise Project Management, and other areas of Finance and Accounting to improve operational and financial outcomes.
  • Lead initiatives that improve cash flow, service levels, operational efficiency, and business performance.
  • Serve as the Accounting Operations lead for business initiatives impacting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensuring organizational readiness and successful adoption.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting, finance operations, or shared services leadership experience, including leadership of large transactional accounting organizations through managers and people leaders.
  • 5+ Years as a manager of people leader.
  • Public accounting audit experience preferred, with exposure to internal controls, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, project-based accounting operations, construction and service billing, collections, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, working capital management, internal controls, and audit requirements.
  • Experience leading accounting operations in complex project-based environments with diverse contract structures, subcontractor invoicing and payment workflows, decentralized stakeholders, and high-volume transactional activity.
  • Demonstrated success building high-performing management teams, strengthening leadership capability, addressing organizational gaps, and driving operational performance through leaders.
  • Experience establishing KPI frameworks, operating rhythms, accountability structures, and performance management practices that improve service delivery, operational effectiveness, and business results.
  • Strong leadership, executive presence, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional influencing skills.
  • Proven ability to lead through growth, organizational complexity, change, and operational challenges while maintaining focus on execution, customer service, controls, and business outcomes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management capabilities.

PeopleFirst Benefits
When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • "Building Good" paid community service time
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.
The pay range for this position is $130,300 - $196,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.
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