Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a dynamic organization. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who brings strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel capability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, support transaction processing, and contribute to reliable reporting across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage invoice processing, payment tracking, and vendor account support to keep accounts payable activities accurate and current.
• Oversee customer invoicing, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding balances to support timely accounts receivable collections.
• Perform regular account reviews and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure financial records remain balanced.
• Prepare and maintain billing documentation, validate charges, and resolve issues related to customer or internal billing inquiries.
• Use advanced Excel tools, including formulas, macros, pivot tables, and query functions, to organize data and improve reporting efficiency.
• Assist with general accounting tasks such as journal support, transaction verification, and documentation management.
• Review financial data with a high level of accuracy and investigate variances or exceptions in a timely manner.
• Support accounting operations in a high-growth setting by adapting to changing priorities and helping maintain organized workflows.
• Experience in accounting support roles with hands-on involvement in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, macros, pivot tables, and query-based data analysis.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and financial recordkeeping practices.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to process and review transactional data accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving business environment with shifting priorities.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple accounting activities concurrently.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, customers, and vendors as needed.