Accounting Specialist

Staff AccountantMedical Essential Diagnostics is seeking a motivated staff accountant with one to two years of professional accounting experience. This position is ideal for an early-career accountant who wants to expand their skills, take ownership of key financial functions, and grow into a future accounting leadership role.The staff accountant will support financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, vendor management, bank account reconciliation, reimbursements, and expense tracking.This is a hands-on accounting role for someone who is analytical, dependable, detail-oriented, and interested in long-term professional growth.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate financial records and record daily transactions.Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, payroll records, and general-ledger accounts.Process payroll, bonuses, reimbursements, deductions, and payroll adjustments.Verify payroll reports and confirm applicable payroll taxes and deductions are processed.Manage accounts payable, vendor invoices, check requests, and payment schedules.Maintain vendor records and communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, credits, and discrepancies.Review and process employee reimbursements and business expenses.Maintain expense spreadsheets and supporting documentation.Monitor bank transactions and assist with disputes or unusual activity.Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis.Identify financial discrepancies and work independently to resolve them.Improve accounting processes, spreadsheets, procedures, and internal controls.Coordinate with management, employees, vendors, payroll providers, and banks.Support additional accounting and financial projects as needed.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting is required.One to two years of professional accounting experience.Previous experience in a role where accounting was a primary responsibility.Experience with payroll processing and payroll reconciliation.Experience with vendor management and vendor payments.Experience reconciling bank and credit-card accounts.Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple accounting responsibilities.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.Preferred QualificationsADP payroll experience.Experience with accounts payable.Experience in a multi-location or multi-entity organization.Experience with budgeting.Experience improving accounting procedures or financial reporting tools.Understanding of payroll taxes and basic tax-related accounting requirements.