Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for an organization in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payables, receivables, billing, and account review activities with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will help maintain organized financial records, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to smooth day-to-day accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure timely payment through accounts payable activities.
• Manage customer invoicing and follow up on outstanding balances to support accounts receivable performance.
• Prepare and issue accurate billing documents while maintaining alignment with established account terms and records.
• Reconcile account balances by reviewing transactions, identifying variances, and correcting discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain complete and organized financial documentation to support routine accounting operations and reporting needs.
• Communicate with internal teams and external contacts to resolve invoice, payment, and account-related questions efficiently.
• Monitor daily financial transactions to help ensure entries are recorded correctly and consistently.
• Assist with updates to accounting workflows or related financial processes when required by business needs
• Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks in a detail-focused accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of billing procedures, invoice processing, and account reconciliation practices.
• Ability to review financial information carefully and identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing details.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounting activities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in general accounting functions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Comfort working independently while also contributing to a collaborative finance or accounting team.