Accounting Specialist
Position Summary
Our client in the Professional Services space is looking for an Accounting Specialist to support its day-to-day financial operations. This role focuses on financial reporting, account reconciliations, payment processing, cash activity, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle detailed financial transactions while meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review financial records, supporting schedules, and account activity.
- Monitor incoming funds and outgoing payments to ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
- Process payments and verify supporting documentation.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
- Research and resolve issues related to account balances, payments, expenses, and fees.
- Maintain organized financial documentation and records.
- Assist with month-end reporting, financial analysis, and other accounting functions as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, cash management, and financial controls.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and transaction processing.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience working with large volumes of financial data.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
- Ability to research discrepancies and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional services experience is a plus but not required.
Accounting Specialist in East Rutherford at Clark Davis Associates
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted last week.