Accounting Specialist focus on Accounts Payable and General Accounting

Fortune Electric America is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our growing Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys Accounts Payable while expanding their experience across general accounting, financial reporting, audits, and process improvement.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to multiple areas of accounting, work closely with an experienced team, and have opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a stable international organization.

Why Join Us? ✅ Immediate start with full training ✅ Competitive base salary + bonus ✅ Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000), and 401(k) employer profit share, etc., ✅ Up to 30 PTO days + paid holidays ✅ Strong, positive company culture – we treat employees like family

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.

Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, and checks).

Process employee expense reports.

Maintain electronic AP records and supporting documentation.

General Accounting

Prepare account reconciliations.

Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

Record journal entries.

Assist with sales tax documentation and filings.

Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

Prepare various accounting schedules and reports.

Financial Reporting & Audits

Prepare supporting schedules for external auditors.

Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting.

Gather documentation for internal and external audit requests.

Maintain organized accounting records.

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

Assist in documenting accounting procedures.

Recommend efficiencies through automation and improved workflows.

Participate in special accounting projects.

Cross-Training

This position will be cross-trained in multiple accounting functions to provide departmental support and backup coverage, including:

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Project accounting support

Month-end close activities

What We're Looking For

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Experience

3–5 years of accounting experience

Strong Accounts Payable experience

General Ledger experience preferred

Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and QuickBooks are a plus)

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Skills

We're looking for someone who is:

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities

A strong communicator and team player

Self-motivated and dependable

Comfortable handling confidential information

Eager to learn and grow into broader accounting responsibilities

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a company that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you!

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Fortune Electric America Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or another legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification).