Specialist Operational Accounting

Summary: 

Assist the Accounting team by performing transactional, reconciliation, and reporting activities that support accurate financial records and timely financial operations. The Accounting Specialist is a critical contributor who works closely with internal teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service across accounting functions.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Provides daily accounting support by processing, reconciling, and maintaining financial transactions and records. Responsibilities may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, reconciliations, and general ledger support.

Responsible for accurate processing and tracking of financial transactions, including invoices, payments, deposits, and journal entries.

Complies with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Oversees personally or through coordination with team members the following functions:

• Process accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice review, coding, and payment processing
• Process accounts receivable, including invoicing, deposits, payment application, and customer account inquiries
• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and post journal entries as needed
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounting transactions
• Assist with audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Provide cross‑functional support and coverage as needed

Qualifications/Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum one to three years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and drive to other offices for the closing process. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision.

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