Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist supports the Accounting department by maintaining accurate customer and vendor account records, processing customer billings and vendor invoices, resolving account discrepancies, coordinating approvals, posting payments and receipts, maintaining supporting documentation, and assisting with reconciliations, sales and use tax reporting, journal entries, audit requests, and process improvements.

What You Will Do

Prepare and issue customer invoices, credit memos, and related billing documentation. Post customer payments, apply cash receipts accurately, and research unapplied or misapplied payments. Reconcile vendor statements, customer account activity, credit card transactions, and selected bank or general ledger accounts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have prior accounts receivable and accounts payable experience, including invoicing, cash application, vendor invoice processing, and account reconciliation. They will also have a solid understanding of accounting concepts, account coding, internal controls, and basic GAAP principles.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration; equivalent accounting experience will be considered.
• Prior accounts receivable and accounts payable experience, including invoicing, cash application, vendor invoice processing, and account reconciliation.
• Collections experience with a professional, customer-friendly demeanor.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts, account coding, internal controls, and basic GAAP principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Self-directed with excellent initiative, organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a sense of urgency while ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) employer matching
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Annual bonus opportunity