What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Procom?
The Accounting Specialist is an entry-level accounting professional responsible for supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting operations. This role partners closely with finance leadership and supports daily transactional processing, reporting, and compliance-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
Process shipment and financial transaction data into the general ledger.
Prepare and process daily customer invoices.
Process and apply customer deposits and cash receipts.
Respond to customer inquiries related to billing and invoicing.
Support collections activities as needed.
Maintain and update accounts receivable and accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
Assist with month-end close activities and required reporting.
Perform reconciliations for accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Enter government invoices into Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Perform intercompany reconciliations and confirmations.
Support sales and use tax reporting activities.
Prepare and process supplier invoices for payment of goods and services.
Process supplier payments via wire transfer, ACH, and check.
Review and approve employee expense reports.
Perform additional accounting or finance-related tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 1 year of experience; OR
Associate degree in Accounting or related field with 3 years of accounting experience; OR
High school diploma with 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3–5 years of experience working with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information as defined by applicable regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
3 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or accounts payable environments.
Experience working in government-compliant accounting environments.
Experience using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar financial systems.
Experience supporting aviation, transportation, or government-related programs.
Working knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFAR, and CAS standards.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.