Accounting Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Hartford, Connecticut in a contract-to-permanent capacity. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling day-to-day transactions, account follow-up, and reconciliation work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage incoming invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner.

- Oversee accounts receivable activities, including issuing customer invoices and recording incoming payments correctly.

- Conduct follow-up with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies.

- Support billing and collections efforts by monitoring aged balances and communicating with clients regarding overdue accounts.

- Prepare and enter journal entries to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately within the general ledger.

- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain accurate cash records and account balances.

- Post payments and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts with attention to detail.

- Assist with general accounting tasks and reporting needs to support smooth daily financial operations

Requirements - Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities.

- Working knowledge of billing, payment posting, and collections processes.

- Ability to prepare journal entries and support routine accounting activities accurately.

- Experience performing account and bank reconciliations with strong attention to detail.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Clear communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

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