What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Turn2Partners?
Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: Newark, NJ (hybrid)
Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Our agency is working with a highly respected, fast-growing professional services firm that is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join its Newark, NJ office. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical accounting strength, polished communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
This is an excellent fit for either a seasoned accounting professional from corporate/professional services or a high-achieving public accounting professional seeking their first in-house role.
Key Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day operational accounting, with primary responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Manage vendor onboarding, invoice coding, approvals, and payment runs
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Generate customer invoices, apply cash receipts, monitor aging, and support collections efforts
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through routine postings and reconciliations
- Prepare and post journal entries related to AP, AR, accruals, prepaids, and reclasses
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- Support the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is audit-ready
- Assist with close checklists, reporting tie-outs, and supporting schedules
- Partner with leadership to ensure clean, timely reporting across entities
- Help prepare internal financial reports and ad hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making
- Partner cross-functionally (operations, legal, leadership) to ensure accurate financial workflows and resolve billing or spend issues
- Identify opportunities to improve AP/AR efficiency, strengthen controls, and streamline close-related processes
- Participate in special projects such as multi-entity cleanups, system enhancements, and integration support as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–7 years of accounting experience with strong AP/AR ownership in a professional services, law firm, or multi-entity environment
- Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles, with practical GL and close exposure
- Hands-on experience with invoice processing, billing, cash application, reconciliations, and vendor/customer management
- Comfort supporting month-end close and maintaining accurate balance sheet accounts
- Strong Excel skills and ability to work confidently in accounting/ERP systems
- Clear communicator with the ability to coordinate across teams and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
Who Thrives in This Role
- This position is well-suited for someone who is:
- Operationally strong and enjoys owning AP/AR processes end-to-end
- Comfortable working in the weeds while also understanding how transactions flow through the GL and close
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to flag issues early and improve processes
- Polished and professional, able to partner effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams
- Adaptable in fast-moving environments and excited to grow as the company scales
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000