Accounting Specialist/ Accounts Payable – DIRECT HIRE
Pay: $23.55 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Education Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience required.
- Experience processing invoices, matching purchase orders, and maintaining accounting records.
- Experience with Sage accounting software or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience posting journal entries and accounts receivable payments.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and month-end accounting processes.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal departments.
- Experience working in an office environment required.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
- Ability to use computers, telephones, and standard office equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to handle filing, paperwork, and general office duties.
- Ability to maintain focus and accuracy while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Job Duties
- Perform administrative office duties including answering phones, processing mail, and ordering office supplies.
- Provide Accounts Payable support by entering invoices into Sage and matching invoices to purchase orders.
- Communicate with vendors via phone and email regarding invoices, payments, and account questions.
- Investigate and resolve invoice processing discrepancies and payment issues.
- Prepare vendor checks and maintain payment documentation.
- File, maintain, and distribute accounting records, reports, and supporting documents.
- Support accounting and finance functions, including audits and financial reporting activities.
- Post journal entries to the General Ledger.
- Post accounts receivable payments accurately and timely.
- Assist with month-end accounting processes and journal entries.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and reports.
- Follow all company safety procedures and maintain an organized work environment.
- Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)