Accounting Specialist

An organization is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join its finance team. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is comfortable balancing day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities with analytical and operational support projects.

• Perform core accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and journal entries
• Assist with month‑end close activities and reconciliations
• Utilize Excel extensively for reporting, reconciliations, data analysis, and forecasting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
  
  Maintain accurate financial records in Quick Books
• Assist with cross‑functional and operational projects as business needs arise
• Contribute to process improvements and reporting enhancements

• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with AP, AR, and general ledger activities
• Advanced Excel capabilities (candidates should be prepared to discuss formulas, pivot tables, data analysis techniques, reporting tools, and workflow efficiencies in detail)
• Experience using Quick Books
• Ability to manage both detailed transactional work and higher‑level analytical tasks
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment where responsibilities extend beyond a narrow job scope
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain accounting processes clearly

$85,000 - $105,000 a year