Accounting Specialist

Location: Prospect

Description We are looking for a meticulous Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations in Prospect, Kentucky. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, coordinating billing activity, and helping ensure the organization's accounting processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with core accounting tasks, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

- Record financial activity in the general ledger by preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.

- Review account activity and complete reconciliations to confirm balances are correct and financial records remain up to date.

- Oversee invoicing, billing, and payment processing to support timely collections and disbursements.

- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while tracking outstanding items and resolving discrepancies.

- Use Quick Books to enter, organize, and monitor accounting data for routine financial operations.

- Assist with monthly close activities by verifying transaction accuracy and supporting the preparation of internal financial information.

- Maintain detailed accounting files and reports that support audits, compliance efforts, and internal review processes. Requirements - Experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and invoice processing in an accounting environment.

- Working knowledge of general accounting practices, including debits and credits, journal entries, and double-entry bookkeeping.

- Proficiency with Quick Books for transaction entry, reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.

- Ability to perform account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation with a high level of accuracy.

- Strong data entry and 10-key typing skills with consistent attention to detail.

- Solid mathematical and analytical skills for reviewing financial information and identifying variances.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments.

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