Accounting Specialist

MAINE CREDIT UNION LEAGUE•Westbrook, ME

7d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Synergent is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and customer-focused Accounting Specialist to support a variety of accounting and administrative functions across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys incorporating accounting responsibilities with operational and customer-service support. As a member of the Finance & Accounting team, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate financial transactions, supporting internal controls, maintaining organized records, and providing professional front-desk coverage.

Requirements

Working knowledge of billing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and accounts payable processes.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Professional communication and customer-service abilities.
Experience handling confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
A dependable, collaborative, and service-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Two to four years of accounting support, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience preferred.
Experience with billing, cash receipt processing, and accounting systems preferred.
Customer service, reception, or administrative experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare billing for the Maine Credit Union League and designated entities.
Maintain accounts receivable records and supporting documentation.
Review aging reports, follow up on outstanding balances, and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare deposits and accurately post cash receipts.
Support month-end reporting, accruals, and audit requirements.
Process vendor invoices from receipt through payment.
Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation.
Resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Assist with employee expense reimbursements and corporate card processing.
Support month-end close and audit activities.
Provide professional front-desk and reception coverage.
Welcome visitors and assist employees, members, vendors, and guests.
Answer and route incoming calls.
Receive and distribute mail, deliveries, checks, and invoices.
Support daily office and administrative operations.
Provide backup support for accounts payable activities as needed.
Maintain cross-training and procedural knowledge to ensure continuity.
Assist with invoice processing, approvals, payments, and vendor inquiries.
Assist with month-end activities and accounting schedules.
Research and resolve transactional discrepancies.
Support financial reporting, records management, audits, and special projects.
Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed.
Maintain current procedures and documentation.
Participate in cross-training to strengthen departmental coverage.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Support implementation of approved process improvements.