Accounting Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk
Compensation: $54,000 – $62,000 annually (Exempt) Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k) About the Opportunity
The ideal candidate will bring experience with project billing, a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Position SummaryThe Accounting Specialist will be responsible for a blend of accounts payable, accounts receivable, project billing, and general accounting functions. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions, supporting project billing processes, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable- Process approximately 30–40 vendor invoices per week.
- Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
- Review and verify invoice accuracy and coding.
- Assist with weekly payment processing.
- Maintain organized vendor files and documentation.
- Prepare and process monthly progress billings for construction projects.
- Review contracts and statements of work to ensure accurate billing based on contract terms.
- Coordinate with project managers to gather information required for percentage-of-completion billings.
- Process occasional time-and-materials billings.
- Track contract documentation and billing schedules.
- Respond to customer billing questions and make invoice adjustments as needed.
- Follow up on outstanding receivables and collection matters.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile corporate credit card activity.
- Maintain accurate accounting records within Quick Books and related systems.
- Assist with month-end accounting activities as needed.
- Gather and organize documentation for contractors, customers, and compliance requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and procedures.
- Assist with system and process enhancements as the accounting department continues to grow and evolve.
- Support special projects and additional accounting functions as assigned.
- 1+ year of project billing experience, preferably including progress billing or construction-related billing.
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience.
- Strong understanding of contract-based billing processes.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
- Experience in construction, subcontracting, or project-based accounting environments.
- Experience with process improvement initiatives or software implementations.
- Exposure to Quick Books or similar accounting systems.
- Quick Books or comparable accounting software.
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with payroll, project management, or ERP systems is a plus.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow their career in a stable, collaborative environment while gaining exposure to project-based accounting and operational finance.
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