What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Ledgent Finance & Accounting?
A growing hospitality group in the Annapolis area seeks a qualified Accounting Specialist
Key Responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in a timely manner.
- Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, and general ledger entries.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries and accruals.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
- Support payroll processing and expense reporting as needed.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation.
- Generate ad-hoc financial reports and provide data analysis to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- 2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
