Accounting Specialist
About The Position
The Accounting Specialist position will report directly to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for all accounting entries including Accounts Payable and data entry. Timely and accurate input of general expense invoices using computer-based accounting software. Review coding of invoices and ensure adherence to authorized approvals prior to entry. Continuous follow-up to minimize invoice/statement approval turnaround to ensure payments are made on a timely basis. Reconcile and post ACH transfers processed by vendors. Research statement and invoice discrepancies. Assist with regulatory reporting as needed - including annual audit, Form 990, etc. Assist with bi-weekly check runs, considering vendor's due dates and the organization's cash flow needs. Process last minute and emergency checks as needed. Post Fixed Assets to software and assist reconciliation of depreciation. Post and reconcile prepaid asset accounts. Perform various other accounting functions and projects as required within the department.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in finance/accounting or other related field
- At least 2 years of accounting experience in a high-volume environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all accounting entries including Accounts Payable and data entry
- Timely and accurate input of general expense invoices using computer-based accounting software
- Review coding of invoices and ensure adherence to authorized approvals prior to entry
- Continuous follow-up to minimize invoice/statement approval turnaround to ensure payments are made on a timely basis
- Reconcile and post ACH transfers processed by vendors
- Research statement and invoice discrepancies
- Assist with regulatory reporting as needed - including annual audit, Form 990, etc
- Assist with bi-weekly check runs, considering vendor's due dates and the organization's cash flow needs
- Process last minute and emergency checks as needed
- Post Fixed Assets to software and assist reconciliation of depreciation
- Post and reconcile prepaid asset accounts
- Perform various other accounting functions and projects as required within the department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
