Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will manage a variety of accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across financial operations. Your expertise will support our organization’s financial health by handling data entry, account reconciliation, and financial reporting with precision and integrity. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your skills in accounting systems and financial concepts will drive success.
Responsibilities
- Perform accounts payable and receivable processing using financial software such as Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or Ceridian.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Manage journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, and month-end closing activities efficiently.
- Assist with payroll management using systems like ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, or PeopleSoft while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Conduct data entry tasks with high accuracy, including account analysis and maintaining detailed records of financial transactions.
- Support internal controls related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance and assist with audits as needed.
- Prepare financial reports, spreadsheets, and summaries for management review utilizing advanced Excel data analysis skills.
- Handle customer service inquiries related to billing, accounts receivable management, and payment processing.
- Participate in governmental or non-profit accounting procedures when applicable, ensuring adherence to specific regulations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a strong understanding of accounting concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation.
- Proficiency in multiple accounting software platforms including QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar systems; experience with Workday or UltiPro is a plus.
- Familiarity with financial software like ADP, Kronos, Ceridian for payroll processing and time management systems.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP standards and governmental or non-profit accounting practices preferred.
- Excellent numeracy skills coupled with the ability to analyze data accurately using spreadsheets and Excel data analysis tools.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry and account reconciliation tasks.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to perform balance sheet reconciliation and account analysis efficiently.
- Effective communication skills for customer service interactions and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Basic understanding of tax regulations related to payroll and corporate accounting is advantageous.
Join us as an Accounting Specialist if you’re passionate about leveraging your technical accounting expertise in a vibrant environment that values precision, integrity, and continuous improvement!
Pay: $23.00 - $31.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
