Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and on time, process incoming payments, and apply them to customer accounts. This role requires proficiency in Quick Books and involves close collaboration with project managers and office staff to ensure billing accuracy.

• Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Process incoming payments and apply payments to customer accounts.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and establish payment arrangements when necessary.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial and customer records within Quick Books.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting.
• Work closely with project managers and office staff to ensure billing accuracy.
• Prepare accounts receivable reports for management review.
• Support additional accounting and administrative functions as needed.

• Proficiency in Quick Books.
• Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Familiarity with invoicing and progress billing.
• Ability to reconcile checking accounts, credit card accounts, and vendor statements.
• Experience in bookkeeping and data entry.

• Experience in construction accounting is preferred.
• Ability to process payroll and prepare bank deposits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and bank reconciliation.
• Capacity to support month-end accounting activities and financial recordkeeping.

This position is based onsite in Gretna within a small office of approximately 30 employees. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30/4:00 PM, totaling 40-45 hours a week with a one-hour lunch break. We offer a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Enjoy 7 paid holidays plus an extended Thanksgiving holiday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gretna, NE.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Gretna, NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.