Accounting Specialist

The Quonset Development Corporation oversees the Quonset Business Park, a leading business hub in New England. Home to over 240 companies, the park supports more than 15,000 full- and part-time jobs across diverse industries. It also features the Port of Davisville, recognized as one of the top ten auto importers in North America. Quonset fosters economic growth and provides a dynamic space for businesses to thrive.

The accounting specialist is full-time in-person, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. position. The incumbent performs the accounts receivable functions including the creation of customer/tenant invoices, cash receipts, collections; and the accounts payable functions of preparing payment vouchers, processing payments, and resolving discrepancies; as well as other administrative duties.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Create and distribute customer/tenant rent invoices according to lease/contract details, prepare invoices for various Port functions, water and wastewater utility usage.
• Manage accounts receivable including collecting on overdue accounts, following up on delinquent accounts by telephone/email/mail, notifying customers of insufficient payments, and ensuring compliance with payment plans.
• Enter and distribute purchase orders for goods and services assuring company purchasing guidelines are observed.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare accounts payable documents and forms for payment, verify accuracy of vendor invoices to purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, verify and process expense reports, prepare checks for signature, follow internal controls, and maintain accurate files.
• Process daily bank deposits using an automated system.
• Assist with clerical and administrative tasks including telephone coverage, processing mail, and other tasks as required.