Accounting Specialist

About the Role The Accounting Specialist supports core day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger support. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-focused accounting work and wants to build a stable, long-term career in accounting operations. Key Responsibilities ● Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing ● Manage accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, customer receipts, and account follow-up ● Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations ● Prepare and post routine journal entries under guidance from senior staff ● Support month-end and year-end close by organizing records and resolving outstanding items ● Maintain organized, accurate records of accounting transactions and supporting documentation ● Assist with compiling financial information for budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation ● Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal staff to resolve account questions Qualifications ● Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (Bachelor's a plus, but not required) ● 1–3 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable experience ● Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel; exposure to Thomson Reuter/Ultra Tax is a plus) ● Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations ● Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines ● Clear written and verbal communication skills ● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Preferred ● Prior experience with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment ● Experience supporting month-end close processes What We Offer ● Competitive Salary ● Health, dental, and vision insurance ● Company matched 401(k) Plan ● Vacation Pay, Sick Pay and Paid Holidays ● Flexible scheduling options, with half day Fridays during the summer ● Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Cancer, and Life Insurance ● Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities to grow within the accounting department