Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close activities, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee company finances, including expenses, budgets, cash flow, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Perform operational accounting activities to ensure accurate recording and classification of financial transactions.
• Develop and maintain expense management processes, monitor spending trends, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Review, reconcile, and manage corporate credit card programs and employee expense reports.
• Coordinate bank reconciliations, wire transfers, deposits, and cash management activities.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements, balance sheets, trial balances, and supporting documentation.
• Support tax compliance activities, including sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory filings; coordinate with external tax advisors as needed.
• Review tax-related transactions and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Administer employee bonus and commission programs, including calculations, accruals, reporting, and payment processing.
• Manage full-cycle payroll for salaried, commissioned, and contract employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Calculate and remit government payments and reconcile related accounts.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies within the accounting function.
• Assist with audits, financial reviews, and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Experience with operational accounting, expense management, and month-end close processes.
• Familiarity with tax compliance, tax review processes, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience administering bonus, commission, or incentive compensation programs is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Technologically savvy and forward-thinking, with an interest in improving efficiencies through automation and technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.