Accounting Operations Specialist

Accounting Operations Specialist

Location: Reno, NV
Status: Full time, Hourly
Work Environment: In person

Sierra Nevada Management Services is seeking an experienced Accounting Operations Specialist to support the accuracy, compliance, and day to day strength of our accounting function. This role sits above the Accounting Associate level and is designed for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys owning complex processes without managing people.

The Accounting Operations Specialist plays a key role in maintaining clean financial operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and benefits administration, allowing senior accounting leadership to focus on strategic initiatives and business growth.

Accounting Operations and Oversight

• Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger activity
• Perform and review bank, credit card, payroll, and benefits reconciliations
• Audit AP and AR transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Identify discrepancies, trends, and process improvement opportunities
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Provide quality control and oversight for AP and AR processes
• Review vendor invoices, payments, billing activity, and aging reports
• Assist with resolution of complex vendor, patient, or billing issues
• Ensure timely processing and adherence to internal controls

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert and key support resource
• Act as an ADP super user, supporting payroll processing, reporting, and troubleshooting
• Audit payroll reports, deductions, and benefit with holdings
• Oversee benefit enrollments, terminations, changes, and reconciliations
• Partner with Human Resources and benefits vendors to ensure accurate coordination

Compliance and Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits related to accounting, payroll, and benefits
• Assist with certified payroll reporting when applicable
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Operational Support and Projects

• Provide operational coverage during staff absences or peak workloads
• Support accounting operations as new services and business lines are introduced
• Assist with special projects and process improvements as assigned

Required

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or payroll systems

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of general accounting experience, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Payroll processing and payroll reconciliation experience required
• Experience auditing AP, AR, and benefits related transactions required

Preferred Experience

• Advanced experience with ADP payroll systems
• Benefits administration and reconciliation experience
• Quick Books experience highly preferred but not required
• Certified payroll experience
• Construction or project based accounting experience
• Healthcare industry experience

Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

• Stable, growing organization with opportunities to support new services
• Hands on role with meaningful impact across the organization
• Collaborative environment that values accuracy, accountability, and process improvement