Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Position Summary

Our client in the Professional Services space is looking for an Accounting Specialist to support its day-to-day financial operations. This role focuses on financial reporting, account reconciliations, payment processing, cash activity, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle detailed financial transactions while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial records, supporting schedules, and account activity.
• Monitor incoming funds and outgoing payments to ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Process payments and verify supporting documentation.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
• Research and resolve issues related to account balances, payments, expenses, and fees.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and records.
• Assist with month-end reporting, financial analysis, and other accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 35 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, cash management, and financial controls.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and transaction processing.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with large volumes of financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to research discrepancies and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional services experience is a plus but not required.