Accounting Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 annualized, depending on experience and bilingual capabilities
A growing organization in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a Bilingual Accounting Specialist to provide accounting and accounts receivable support for its U.S. operations while also assisting with transactions and communication related to its Mexico location.
This position will primarily support U.S. accounting activity, with a smaller portion of the role dedicated to the Mexico operation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, strong attention to detail, experience working within an ERP system, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments.
Spanish/English bilingual capabilities are highly preferred due to regular communication and accounting support involving the Mexico operation.
The position will begin on a contract basis with the potential to transition into a permanent opportunity.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport accounts receivable and invoicing activities for primarily U.S. operations, with additional support for the Mexico location.
Generate customer invoices and statements through the company's ERP system and review invoice reporting for accuracy and compliance.
Review weekly accounts receivable aging reports and follow up with customers regarding current, due, and past-due balances.
Communicate with customers regarding invoice status, checks, ACH payments, outstanding documentation, and collection activity.
Maintain appropriate documentation and follow established customer-specific collection and invoicing policies.
Coordinate with warehouse, shipping, customer service, sales, and accounting teams to resolve missing documentation or invoicing discrepancies.
Assist with accounting transactions and communication related to the Mexico operation, including collaborating with Mexico-based team members regarding financial activity.
Prepare and/or enter recurring month-end journal entries.
Assist with payroll-related journal entries by downloading and entering payroll reporting into the accounting system.
Support sales tax reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliation activities.
Assist with month-end close and recurring accounting processes.
Perform invoice and documentation audits to help maintain financial and operational compliance.
Download and analyze accounting data using Excel, including basic Pivot Tables.
Participate in weekly accounting reviews and assist with additional accounting responsibilities as processes continue to evolve and become more automated.
Accounting degree preferred; candidates with strong practical accounting experience and knowledge of debits, credits, reconciliations, and journal entries will also be considered.
Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities strongly preferred.
Previous experience with accounts receivable, billing, collections, or general accounting.
Understanding of basic accounting principles, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience working within an ERP system required;
Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus but not required.Comfortable working in Microsoft Excel and able to create or work with basic Pivot Tables.
Ability to learn new systems and processes as the organization continues to automate accounting functions.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage repetitive, deadline-driven accounting responsibilities.
Comfortable communicating with customers and
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