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Accounting Specialist
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the daily accounting operations of our company. This position is ideal for someone with strong experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, financial data entry, and general accounting support within small or mid-sized business environments.
The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, accurate, and comfortable managing multiple accounting and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Perform daily accounting and financial support tasks.
* Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions.
* Prepare and process vendor payments and check requests.
* Record journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records.
* Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
* Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts.
* Assist with refunds, account adjustments, and payment tracking.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial documentation.
* Create and maintain customer accounts in SAP Business One.
* Support month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
* Assist with financial data entry and accounting documentation.
* Coordinate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
* Support accounting operations and administrative financial processes.
Requirements
* Bilingual English/Spanish required.
* 2 years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, AP/AR, or accounting support experience.
* Experience working in small or mid-sized business environments.
* Experience supporting accounting operations in retail, distribution, or warehouse environments is a plus.
* Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including:
* Pivot Tables
* VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
* Financial spreadsheets
* Data analysis and reconciliations
* Experience with SAP Business One (SAP B1/HANA) preferred.
* Experience handling:
* Accounts Payable (AP)
* Accounts Receivable (AR)
* Bank Reconciliations
* Credit Card Reconciliations
* Vendor Statements
* Financial Data Entry
* Familiarity with month-end closing and financial reporting processes.
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Salary : $50,000 - $52,000