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Accounting Specialist
Location -Itasca
Salary $60,000-$68,000
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO
Accounting Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations and month-end close. This role handles accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payment processing, and journal entries..
Responsibilities
- Review and process vendor invoices, verifying accuracy, coding, and approvals.
- Prepare ACH, check, wire, and credit card payments in accordance with company procedures.
- Support accounts receivable, post daily cash receipts, and apply payments to customer accounts.
- Review and process employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Complete bank, balance sheet, and P&L account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and resolve differences across multiple entities.
- Prepare and post journal entries to support an accurate and timely month-end close.
- Maintain supporting documentation and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately.
- Assist with financial reporting, budget preparation, and tracking expenses against budget.
- Prepare schedules and documentation for audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Salary : $60,000 - $68,000