Accounting Specialist

Job Description Job Title: Accounting SpecialistLocation: Madison, WIPay Range: $65K-$70K Salary (Based on Experience & Qualifications)Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)Role Overview:Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an Accounting Specialist with our client located in Madison, WI. Our client is a well-established food production organization who has experienced tremendous growth recently. They are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join their team on a direct hire basis as this is a newly created position. The Accounting Specialist will primarily be focused on performing transactional accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Additionally, this Accounting Specialist will assist with some month end responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to interview and start shortly after.Accounting Specialist Responsibilities:Manage the full AP cycle for multiple entitiesPrepare weekly payment runs and confirm all approvals and documentation are completeMaintain vendor records and support vendor inquiriesReceiving invoices and verifying required approvalsMatching invoices to purchase orders, packing slips, and other supportEnsuring coding accuracy across departments and entitiesPerform daily AR functionsProcess daily cash application across multiple entitiesReview the AR aging report weekly and escalate or act on overdue balancesCommunicate with customers regarding remittances, short-pays, and missing informationSupport customer account reconciliations and research discrepanciesPerform customer invoicingAssist with month end reconciliationsPerform accounts reconciliationsAccounting Specialist Qualifications:3+ years of AP & AR experience-REQUIREDManufacturing industry experience-REQUIREDExperience within Bill.com or QuickBooks-PreferredStrong communication skillsIntermediate Excel skills preferredExcellent organizational and follow-up skillsBrilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant's team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.Company DescriptionBrilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant's team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.