Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations for a construction-focused organization in Lodi, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance accounting accuracy with strong coordination and communication skills in a fast-paced service environment. The role will contribute to billing, payment tracking, documentation management, and cross-functional support to help keep service-related financial activities organized and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including reviewing invoices, tracking incoming payments, and helping maintain accurate financial records.

- Prepare and support billing processes tied to service work, ensuring charges are documented correctly and submitted in a timely manner.

- Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to keep financial data current and reliable.

- Maintain organized service and accounting documentation, including purchase orders, estimates, and records needed for invoicing and audit readiness.

- Communicate with customers, technicians, and internal departments to provide updates on scheduling, billing status, and outstanding items.

- Coordinate service-related administrative tasks by monitoring open requests, updating project information, and helping move work through completion.

- Assist with warranty-related paperwork and vendor follow-up by gathering required backup documentation and tracking next steps.

- Participate in team meetings, help monitor pending action items, and provide general administrative support as business needs require. Requirements

- At least 2 years of experience in accounting, billing, service coordination, or a closely related support role.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing procedures, and account reconciliation.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a thoughtful approach to customer and team interactions.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.

- Ability to learn new software platforms quickly and adapt to changing business priorities.

- Experience in construction, contractor services, agriculture, or another field-based service environment is preferred.

- Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

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