Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Huntersville, North Carolina. This position focuses on maintaining accurate records, assisting with period-end activities, and handling billing-related transactions with a high degree of attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across reconciliations, invoice processing, and reporting tasks in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

- Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial accuracy.

- Assist with month-end close activities by preparing supporting documentation and completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.

- Process tuition-related financial transactions, maintain related records, and resolve discrepancies as needed.

- Review and manage invoice activity, ensuring billing details are accurate and properly recorded.

- Support scholarship accounting by tracking entries, validating data, and maintaining organized documentation.

- Prepare quarterly financial reports and compile information required for internal review.

- Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including posting, matching, and follow-up on outstanding items.

- Contribute to day-to-day accounting operations by supporting billing functions and other routine financial processes. Requirements - Experience in accounting support roles with responsibility for reconciliations and transaction processing.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general billing activities.

- Ability to perform account reconciliation work accurately and identify inconsistencies in financial records.

- Familiarity with month-end close procedures and related reporting deadlines.

- Experience handling invoices and other accounting documentation in an organized manner.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

- Proficiency in core accounting functions and comfort working with financial data and reports.

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