Accounting Specialist

Robert Half has partnered with a rapidly growing company in Raleigh to assist them in hiring a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist. In this role, you will manage customer invoicing, payment processing, accounts payable and account reconciliations while supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors or associates degree in accounting and strong organizational skills with a solid understanding of accounting principles. This is an onsite position that offer a competitive base salary, full employee benefits and a bonus program.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue weekly customer billing batches, coordinating with field personnel to resolve pricing changes, corrections, or other invoice updates before submission.
• Address customer questions related to billing by researching account details, clarifying discrepancies, and providing timely follow-up on outstanding concerns.
• Record daily cash activity accurately, including electronic payments, checks, and credit card receipts, and apply funds to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Monitor customer purchase orders within internal systems to help ensure billing aligns with approved amounts and project requirements.
• Submit invoices through customer payment platforms and confirm documentation is uploaded correctly to support prompt processing.
• Support month-end accounting activities by assisting with reconciliations, reporting, and other closing tasks required by the finance team.
• Process vendor invoices for payment, reviewing documentation for completeness and coding expenses to the proper accounts and cost centers.
• Manage outgoing payments in accordance with established procedures, helping ensure vendors are paid correctly, on schedule, and with any eligible discounts considered.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate differences across purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and prior payments to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial records by filing and preserving accounting documentation for reference, audit support, and historical tracking
• At least 2 years of accounting support experience, preferably in a role handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Working knowledge of invoice processing, cash application, and payment posting across multiple transaction types.
• Experience with ACH transactions, credit card reconciliation, and general banking entries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize data, review transactions, and support reporting tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and follow established accounting procedures consistently.