Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations in Prospect, Kentucky. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating billing activity, and helping ensure the organization’s accounting processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with core accounting tasks, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Record financial activity in the general ledger by preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
• Review account activity and complete reconciliations to confirm balances are correct and financial records remain up to date.
• Oversee invoicing, billing, and payment processing to support timely collections and disbursements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while tracking outstanding items and resolving discrepancies.
• Use QuickBooks to enter, organize, and monitor accounting data for routine financial operations.
• Assist with monthly close activities by verifying transaction accuracy and supporting the preparation of internal financial information.
• Maintain detailed accounting files and reports that support audits, compliance efforts, and internal review processes.• Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and invoice processing in an accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of general accounting practices, including debits and credits, journal entries, and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks for transaction entry, reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.
• Ability to perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong data entry and 10-key typing skills with consistent attention to detail.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills for reviewing financial information and identifying variances.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments.