Accounting Services Specialist II - AP

Description We are looking for an Accounting Services Specialist II - AP to support high-volume financial operations in Highland Hills, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on accurate handling of cash-related transactions, timely account reconciliation, and careful maintenance of financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, precise data entry ability, and the organization needed to manage recurring accounting tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities:

- Process daily incoming and outgoing cash activity with accuracy and in alignment with established accounting procedures and company guidelines.

- Enter transaction details into designated databases and maintain complete, well-organized financial records for routine reporting and review.

- Review transaction patterns for irregularities and promptly escalate suspected fraud or financial concerns to management for further assessment.

- Perform recurring reconciliations across general ledger accounts and banking records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

- Investigate discrepancies in cash activity or account balances and assist in resolving issues to keep records current and accurate.

- Support clerical accounting functions such as scanning, filing, copying, and organizing documentation tied to payment and reconciliation activity.

- Use Microsoft Excel to track account activity, prepare supporting schedules, and manage reconciliation data efficiently.

- Help maintain quality and compliance standards by following departmental controls for transaction processing and documentation handling. Requirements

- Experience with data entry in an accounting, banking, or financial support environment.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial information.

- Ability to manage cash-related transactions with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Solid time management skills with the ability to handle daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities consistently.

- Familiarity with databases, clerical recordkeeping, and document organization practices.

- Strong understanding of reconciliations; exposure to general ledger balancing is preferred but not required.

- Ability to identify unusual transaction activity and escalate potential financial risk appropriately.

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