AP/AR Specialist

Temporary Accounting Professional

Sparks Group, partnered with an energy company, is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable temporary professional to support their accounting department. This role focuses on full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable processing to maintain smooth, daily financial operations in a fast-paced in-office environment. The assignment is expected to last 7 weeks and is fully in-person, Mon-Fri, in the office in Brooklyn, NY. If you are a qualified AP/AR Specialist interested in growing your skillset with a reputable organization, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable, including coding invoices, matching documents to purchase orders, and processing bi-weekly disbursements via check, ACH, and wire transfer.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable workflows, generating customer invoices, posting daily cash receipts, and managing aging reports for past-due accounts.
• Execute general ledger support tasks, such as reconciling corporate credit cards, reviewing employee expense reports, and assisting with monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance and records, including updating the vendor 1099 database and resolving external billing inquiries professionally.
• Assist the broader finance team with month-end closing procedures and ad-hoc administrative duties.

Qualifications/Background Profile

• At least 2 years of professional experience handling combined accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Hands-on software proficiency using QuickBooks Online and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs).
• Familiarity with supplementary tools such as Expensify or Quickbase is preferred.
• Education: High school diploma required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is a strong plus.
• Strong organizational and communication competencies, with an emphasis on accuracy and independent execution.