Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

Overview Join our dynamic team as an Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist, where your expertise will drive the efficiency and accuracy of our financial operations. In this vital role, you'll manage the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections that support our organizational goals. Your attention to detail and strong understanding of accounting principles will help maintain our company's financial integrity and compliance with industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. Duties Process and verify all accounts payable transactions using accounting software such as QuickBooks, ensuring adherence to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance. Manage accounts receivable activities by generating invoices, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts with professionalism and persistence. Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts regularly to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly through detailed analysis. Prepare journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and other financial transactions related to payables and receivables. Assist with month-end closing processes by preparing reports on outstanding balances, aging analyses, and account reconciliations. Skills Strong knowledge of accounting concepts including double-entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, general ledger accounting, and journal entries. Experience working with financial software such as QuickBooks desktop. Proficiency in data entry with high accuracy (10 key typing skills) and attention to detail for account reconciliation tasks. Understanding of governmental accounting standards and non-profit accounting practices is a plus. Ability to analyze financial data critically using analysis skills to identify trends or discrepancies. Excellent organizational skills combined with effective communication abilities for collaborating across departments including human resources and finance teams. This role is ideal for motivated professionals eager to develop their expertise in corporate accounting while supporting a thriving organization committed to excellence in financial management. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person