Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a non-profit organization in North Carolina. This contract opportunity has the potential to become a long-term role and is ideal for someone who enjoys transactional accounting work and can contribute across payables, receivables, billing, and reconciliations. The person in this role will work onsite and help maintain accurate records while supporting the broader accounting function.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payment requests with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage incoming payments, post customer receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Prepare and review billing activity to ensure charges are entered correctly and supporting documentation is complete.
• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and reliable.
• Assist with routine general accounting tasks, including journal support and maintenance of transactional records.
• Partner with internal staff to resolve payment, billing, and account questions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Support ongoing accounting operations by helping maintain organized documentation and compliance with established procedures.• Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of billing processes, account reconciliation, and day-to-day accounting support activities.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactional work with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard office software; prior exposure to Oracle or JD Edwards is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in an onsite team setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; comparable practical experience will also be considered.