Position: Accounting Specialist

Location: Allentown, PA 18101

Duration: 12 months contract with Possible extension

Hybrid: In office T-W-T, Remote M & F

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for performing daily cash and system controls and monthly bank reconciliations, as well as escheating unclaimed funds to the states.
• The position requires attention to detail to ensure that transactions are accurate and in accordance with Company policies.
• Perform daily cash and system controls.
• Perform daily positive pay controls to safeguard against fraudulent checks.
• Perform daily matching of book records to bank transactions in Treasury reconciliation software.
• Research and resolve any issues or exceptions that arise from daily matching.
• Prepare and analyze monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Research complex reconciliation and accounting issues to recommend appropriate resolutions for accounting close.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual SOX controls.
• Manage procedures to ensure updated documentation.
• Manage unclaimed property compliance, including communicating with claimants of unclaimed property, preparing search letters and state report.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 0 to 2 years financial experience
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize issues resolution.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Allentown, PA 18101 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Allentown, PA 18101