Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Chatsworth, California through a Contract assignment. This role combines payables and receivables responsibilities and is ideal for someone who can manage financial details accurately while providing responsive support to vendors, consumers, and internal teams. The position focuses on invoice review, payment processing, account reconciliation, trust account oversight, and benefits-related financial administration. Success in this role requires strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to handle a steady volume of transactional work with precision.Responsibilities:• Examine vendor invoices and related records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper support before payment is issued.• Prepare and process vendor disbursements, then investigate and resolve discrepancies to keep payment activity current and accurate.• Calculate adjustments tied to retroactive rate changes, including overpayments and underpayments, and ensure corrections are properly recorded.• Serve as a point of contact for billing and payment questions from vendors and staff, delivering timely and attentive assistance.• Guide vendors on invoicing expectations and provide practical support on required software and submission procedures.• Monitor trust accounts and subsidiary ledgers, performing detailed reconciliations to maintain accurate balances and reporting.• Complete documentation and reporting related to third-party benefits and follow through on application requirements.• Draft and process agreements for residential vendors while maintaining organized financial records tied to those contracts.• Oversee receivables activity, reconcile outstanding balances, and respond to questions involving trust accounts and benefit-related transactions.