Accounting Specialist

Payroll Specialist Build Your Accounting Career with a Growing Manufacturing Company Are you an accounting professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and being a key contributor to the success of a business? This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing aerospace manufacturing company where you'll gain exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Month-End Close, and General Accounting while working alongside experienced accounting leadership. This role offers long-term stability, a supportive training environment, and a potential growth path into a future accounting leadership position as the current Accounting Manager approaches retirement. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Opportunity to grow into a higher-level accounting role Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no overtime required Exposure to all areas of accounting, not just AP or payroll Stable aerospace/manufacturing environment with strong business growth Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 401(k) match Collaborative leadership team that values accuracy, ownership, and professional development What You'll Be Doing As the Accounting Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations. Key responsibilities include: Process accounts payable invoices, including matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents Accurately code transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts Prepare and process weekly check runs Maintain vendor files and records Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and payments Process customer invoices and post incoming payments Assist with customer and vendor billing inquiries Support biweekly payroll processing for approximately 100 employees Assist with month-end close activities including: Account reconciliations Fixed assets Prepaid expenses Depreciation tracking Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting Cross-train in benefits administration, onboarding, and employee leave support Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 4+ years of accounting experience in AP, AR, payroll, or general accounting Experience processing invoices and performing GL coding Understanding of general accounting principles Payroll experience or exposure Strong Excel skills, including formulas and spreadsheet management High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities Professional communication skills Ability to maintain confidentiality with employee and company information Comfortable working on-site in a manufacturing environment Highly Preferred 5+ years of accounting experience Manufacturing, aerospace, construction, distribution, or logistics industry experience Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Experience with JobBOSS ERP Experience with CenterPoint Payroll Experience supporting month-end close, fixed assets, depreciation, or audits Culture & Environment This team is looking for someone who is: Self-motivated and dependable Detail-oriented and accountable Comfortable working independently without micromanagement Adaptable and willing to help wherever needed Professional, positive, and team-focused Able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment You'll receive hands-on training through a "teach, do together, then own it" approach, setting you up for long-term success. Compensation $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Competitive benefits package including: 401(k) with company match Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for more than just a transactional accounting position and want an opportunity to build your skills, grow your career, and become a trusted member of a successful accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.