Accounting Services Specialist II - AP

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Services Specialist II - AP to support high-volume accounting operations for a payroll services environment in Highland Hills, OH. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing cash-related transactions with accuracy and urgency. The person in this role will help maintain reliable financial records, support reconciliation activities, and identify unusual transaction patterns that may require further review.

Responsibilities:

- Process daily incoming and outgoing cash activity with a high degree of accuracy while following established company and departmental guidelines.

- Enter and maintain transaction details in internal databases and accounting records to support complete and current documentation.

- Review financial activity for irregularities and promptly escalate suspicious items or possible risk concerns to management.

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

- Verify transaction data, supporting documents, and cash movement details to help ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.

- Assist with clerical and administrative support tasks such as scanning, filing, copying, and organizing financial documentation.

- Contribute to quality-focused accounting operations by helping maintain organized records and supporting timely completion of assigned workloads.

Requirements

- Experience with data entry in an accounting, finance, or transaction-processing environment.

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

- Strong time management skills with the ability to handle daily deadlines and shifting priorities.

- Ability to work accurately with cash activity, payment-related records, and supporting documentation.

- Familiarity with reconciliations and comparing account activity across multiple sources.

- Solid clerical skills, including document scanning, filing, and record maintenance.

- General ledger reconciliation experience is helpful but not required.

- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment when identifying potential financial discrepancies or risk indicators.

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