Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Position Overview

Legado Talent is partnering with an established organization seeking an Accounting Specialist to support payroll and day-to-day accounting operations. This role combines payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve discrepancies independently while providing responsive support to employees, vendors, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll, reviewing time records for accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and obtaining required approvals.
• Coordinate with the payroll provider and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Respond to payroll questions and research issues involving employee pay and supporting records.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Review and process vendor invoices, verify account coding, and obtain payment approvals.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and supporting documentation.
• Support compliance with applicable payment requirements, including prevailing wage requirements when relevant.
• Prepare customer invoices, track reimbursements, and reconcile outstanding balances.
• Maintain receivable records and monitor purchase order activity.

General Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, cash receipts, and other transactions.
• Reconcile bank deposit activity and verify supporting documentation before recording receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and research discrepancies across accounting systems.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, budget-to-actual comparisons, and required agency filings.
• Support annual 1099 preparation and related reporting.
• Assist with audits, budget preparation, financial analysis, and other accounting projects.
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Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least three years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience providing customer service and serving in a lead-worker capacity.
• Strong data entry, reconciliation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to compare information across multiple sources, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine issues with limited guidance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, budget tracking, audits, and year-end tax reporting.

Legado Talent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Profile:

Legado Talent is a national recruiting and executive search firm founded with the purpose of doing recruitment differently. Headquartered in Kansas City and operating nationwide, the company is built on the belief that true recruiting strength comes from exceptional people, service quality, and long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates.

Mission & Values

• To help clients build their legacy by delivering top-tier, passive talent that aligns with business strategy and culture.
• To treat each client and candidate as our most important partner — with personalized service, integrity, and responsiveness.
• To bring together industry-leading recruitment expertise with a boutique, consultative approach.

Learn more about Legado Talent and our service offerings by visiting www.legadotalent.com.