Accounting Specialist

Accounting SpecialistGo Maverick Group's client, a family-owned organization comprised of four affiliated brands serving Northeast Ohio through landscape design, construction, property management, outdoor living, material supply, and commercial snow and ice management services, is looking for an Accounting Specialist who will play a critical role in managing the financial and contractual administration of large-scale projects across the organization. You will be responsible for managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) for multiple brands, ensuring accurate financial records and controls. You will also assist with month-end closing tasks, verify and approve invoices, and handle cash transactions.Additionally, you will manage financial data integrity, reconcile credit card transactions, process purchase orders, and support tax compliance. Ideal candidate will successfully collaborate with external partners on financial workflows, assist with audits, improve process efficiency, have exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, collections, and account transactions.Review, code, verify, and approve invoices while maintaining proper documentation and compliance with established accounting procedures and internal controls.Record cash receipts and payments, including ACH transactions, manual checks, deposits, and other banking activity within the accounting system.Assist with month-end close activities across multiple business locations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting support.Perform reconciliations for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, credit card accounts, and other assigned general ledger accounts; research and resolve discrepancies as needed.Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting master data, vendor records, customer records, and financial information across ERP and related systems.Process purchase orders, receipts, and related transactions within the ERP system and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial tracking.Manage corporate credit card accounting, including transaction coding, posting, reconciliation, and policy compliance.Support inventory accounting processes through transaction review, variance analysis, and reconciliation activities.Prepare recurring financial and operational reports for leadership and regional locations.Assist with annual 1099 reporting, tax documentation requests, and compliance-related filings as required.Process and reconcile intercompany transactions to support accurate financial reporting across entities.Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to information requests.Partner with internal stakeholders and external service providers to improve accounting processes, enhance efficiencies, and support ongoing ERP system initiatives.