Accounting Specialist

Location: Hadley

Accounting & Office Administration Specialist

Job Description

The Accounting & Office Administration Specialist will take ownership of day-to-day financial processes while providing comprehensive support for office operations and human resources activities. This full-time, salaried role manages accounts payable and receivable, bank deposits and reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, audit support, HR administration, and office management. The position operates in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and offers the opportunity to grow accounting knowledge and responsibilities within a very fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities

+ Process accounts payable, including vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and credit card reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Manage accounts receivable by preparing and issuing invoices, monitoring aging reports, following up on outstanding balances, and applying payments correctly.

+ Perform daily and weekly bank deposits and complete monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.

+ Monitor cash flow regularly, identify discrepancies, and work with banking partners or internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

+ Maintain accurate general ledger records, including preparing and posting journal entries and ensuring proper coding of transactions.

+ Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of supporting schedules.

+ Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements and other internal reporting packages for leadership and board review.

+ Support annual financial audits and year-end close processes by preparing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

+ Ensure compliance with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and regulatory reporting requirements.

+ Support HR onboarding activities by coordinating background checks, creating and maintaining employee files, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.

+ Assist with leaves of absence and benefits administration, including tracking, documentation, and communication with employees.

+ Support health insurance renewals and open enrollment activities by coordinating materials, collecting employee elections, and updating records.

+ Coordinate office supplies and equipment needs, including ordering, inventory management, and vendor communication.

+ Organize and support visitors, correspondence, meetings, and events, including scheduling, logistics, and food orders when needed.

+ Maintain smooth day-to-day office operations by addressing administrative needs, troubleshooting issues, and supporting team members.

+ Provide general administrative support, including data entry, reporting, and document management related to accounting and HR.

+ Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement process improvements in accounting, HR, and office administration workflows.

Essential Skills

+ 2-5 years of experience in accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation.

+ Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting operations, including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.

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Experience with payroll processing, PTO reconciliation, and tax filings (preferred).

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).

+ Experience using Quick Books or similar accounting software (preferred).

+ Experience using ADP, Paylocity, or similar HRIS/payroll systems (preferred).

+ Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and reporting.

+ Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail in financial and HR records.

+ Demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements and reporting packages.

+ Proficiency in general accounting and bookkeeping principles.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally in a fast-paced office environment.

+ Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across accounting, HR support, and office administration.

+ Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience supporting financial audits and compliance reporting.

+ Familiarity with month-end reporting and board reporting packages.

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Experience with benefits administration and open enrollment support.

+ background in office management, including scheduling, supplies, events, and vendor coordination.

+ Ability to maintain organized employee files and HR documentation.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

+ Professional written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.

+ Comfort working with multiple systems, including accounting software, HRIS/payroll platforms, and Microsoft Office…