Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain records of client financial transactions using Intacct, Yardi and Quick Books.
• Perform daily accounting and bookkeeping activities including A/R and A/P cycles with additional duties over time.
• Compile financial reports for client management, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and other items pertinent to the operation of business.
• Assist with payroll entry.
• Verify contracts, purchase orders, and vouchers, and prepare reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Reconcile and balance accounts.
• Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• May devise, implement, and manipulate manual or computer-based systems for general accounting.
• May review data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, surplus, income, and expenditures, and analyze petty cash, accounts receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and cancelled checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency with MS Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Associate's Degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Yardi accounting software experience preferred.
• Analytical thinking to respond to complex inquiries.
• Understanding and application of GAAP theories and procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve financial and payroll issues.
• Assist in managing day‑to‑day activities of the engagement and effectively meet client needs and expectations.
• Enjoy complex and challenging project work and willingness to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects.
• Highly motivated and take ownership of personal and professional growth and development.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact with clients and other professionals to deliver quality professional services.
• Client‑service orientation combined with creative problem‑solving, strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively as part of a team while functioning independently.

Eligibility and contribution requirements for benefits vary based on hours worked per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; flexible time off and holidays; 401(k) plan; flexible benefits plans; business‑related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement; pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff; discretionary bonus for eligible staff; contingent staff may elect health insurance and limited paid sick time.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $20.34-$28.50 per hour.

This is a non‑exempt position; overtime may be required.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace.