Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is a professional responsible for handling specific accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance within an organization's financial operations. The Accounting Specialist's duties include Accounts Payable (AP), Rent, Utilities, and Van Fleet. They play a crucial role in managing operational expenses and related financial records for the company. This specialist ensures that bills are paid on time, expenses are accurately categorized, and financial data related to these areas is maintained effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, approval routing, and payment runs
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset activity
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
• Execute the period-end and year-end close process in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepare financial and management reports for the Controller's review
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting
• Provide documentation and support for external audits and tax preparation
• Maintain internal controls and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of full-cycle bookkeeping or staff accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Thorough understanding of accrual-basis accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience in the accounting/bookkeeping sector