Digital Accessibility Associate
Company: SunSoft Online
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 3-month assignment. The
Mission:We believe information should be accessible to everyone. We
are looking for a detail-obsessed Digital Accessibility Associate
to join our team. You will be the bridge between digital documents
and the people who need to read them. By transforming PDFs into
fully compliant, accessible documents, you ensure every Arizonan
has equal access to critical government resources.We need someone
who is thorough and precise who is ready to dive in and make a
difference. What Success Looks Like:The Goal: You will take
ownership of document remediation, ensuring our digital documents
meet strict WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA standards.The Impact: Your work
directly enables people using screen readers and other assistive
technologies to access vital information. You aren't just "fixing
files;" you are removing barriers.Day to day activity: A Digital
Accessibility Associate is a person that will work to use software
to fix accessibility issues in PDF documents– making them usable
for people with disabilities, often by adding tags, ensuring
correct reading order, providing alt text for images, and fixing
other structural problems to meet standards like WCAG and
PDF/UA.The Toolbox: This position will require the use of tools
like Grackle, and Adobe Acrobat Pro to add semantic structure,
making PDFs understandable by assistive technologies like screen
readers, Qualifications (Must-Haves):Eagle-Eyed Attention to
Detail: You spot the extra space, the misaligned margin, and the
missing tag that everyone else ignores. Precision is your middle
name.Analytical Mindset: You enjoy looking at a complex layout and
figuring out the logical puzzle of how it should be read.Software
Savvy: You learn tools quickly. Whether it’s PDF remediation
software or a new workflow tool, you aren't afraid to click around
and figure it out.Process-Driven: Accessibility relies on
standards. You are comfortable following strict project
requirements and compliance rules without cutting corners.
Nice-to-Haves:Experience building web pages or knowing HTML/CSS.
(If you know what a tag is, you’re already halfway
there!)Familiarity with Title II of the ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level
AA.Holding credentials like the IAAP CPACC or similar accessibility
certifications. Experience with Grackle and Adobe Acrobat
Pro.Logistics Location - This position offers the flexibility of
remote work following the initial training period. Please note that
all onboarding and training sessions are conducted in-person. This
training is estimated to last 1-2 weeks, pending the training
progress and learning curve. Required Skills: experience with using
business software's Interviews may be onsite or remote.
Keywords: SunSoft Online, Maricopa , Digital Accessibility Associate, IT / Software / Systems , Phoenix, Arizona