Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, in the construction industry, is in need for an Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper on a temp-to-hire basis! This role supports day-to-day accounting operations in a busy commercial services environment, with a focus on billing, receivables, and payables. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Client is looking to hire someone right away, and targeting a start date in mid September, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Manage customer invoicing for service work, recurring agreements, and maintenance-related activities while ensuring timely and accurate billing.

• Track outstanding receivables, review aging activity, and communicate with customers to address past-due balances or resolve billing concerns.

• Process vendor invoices by validating supporting documentation, assigning appropriate coding, and entering records accurately into the accounting system.

• Reconcile company credit card statements each month and investigate discrepancies to maintain complete and accurate financial records.

• Maintain organized accounts payable and accounts receivable files to support reporting, audits, and daily accounting operations.

• Provide administrative support through data entry, documentation preparation, and upkeep of accounting and office records.

• Collaborate with internal team members to clarify invoice details, confirm approvals, and help resolve payment or billing issues efficiently.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting support, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or a closely related function.
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, billing processes, account reconciliation, and general accounting activities.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong numerical accuracy with a high level of attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, prioritize workload effectively, and work independently.
• Clear communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Previous experience in construction, service-based billing, or contract billing environments is preferred but not required.