Accounting Specialist

Description

We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team in Asheville, North Carolina. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a crucial role in managing accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial processes, and supporting key administrative functions. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting practices.

Responsibilities:

- Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions accurately and efficiently.

- Perform account reconciliations to ensure financial records are balanced and up-to-date.

- Assist with billing functions, including generating invoices and tracking payments.

- Support payroll and labor reporting tasks on a weekly basis.

- Implement multi-state sales tax processes and ensure compliance with regulations.

- Utilize Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze financial data.

- Provide administrative support, including office management responsibilities as needed.

- Collaborate with team members to identify and implement improved controls and processes.

- Offer day-to-day assistance to staff handling AP and AR functions.

Requirements - Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or related roles.

- Proficiency in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

- Strong knowledge of billing functions and account reconciliation.

- Experience with multi-state sales tax implementation is a plus.

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

- Ability to manage payroll and labor reporting effectively.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tasks.

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