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Accounting Specialist

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations and help maintain accurate records for the organization in Memphis, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who can balance detailed transactional work with analytical review, ensuring financial information is complete, reliable, and easy to interpret. The position will contribute to reporting activities, assist with account analysis, and help strengthen accounting practices through thoughtful process improvements.

Responsibilities:
• Record and post journal entries while maintaining organized financial documentation and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile account balances regularly to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Create spreadsheet-based analyses and reports that help validate financial data and support decision-making.
• Investigate accounting questions by reviewing records, interpreting financial information, and providing clear explanations.
• Maintain accounting files and ensure financial records are current, complete, and properly documented.
• Review account activity and cost details to identify inconsistencies, compliance concerns, or process gaps.
• Assist in preparing profit and loss reporting by compiling data and supporting period-end financial analysis.
• Recommend practical enhancements to accounting workflows that improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall control.
• Process invoices and support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including accurate data entry and record updates.• Experience supporting accounting operations in an accounting clerk, accounting specialist, or similar finance-related role.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and spreadsheet tools used for financial reporting and reconciliation.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to process invoices, maintain organized records, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable analyzing financial information and identifying discrepancies or compliance-related issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for responding to accounting and financial inquiries.

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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