Accounting Specialist

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support a growing team in Tucker, GA. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can begin with high-volume administrative accounting support and gradually take on broader responsibilities across payables, receivables, and tax-related work. The role requires accuracy, sound judgment with financial data, and a solid grasp of core accounting principles to help maintain organized and reliable records.

Responsibilities:

- Enter, review, and organize financial data to improve record accuracy and support day-to-day accounting operations.

- Perform account cleanup activities by identifying discrepancies, correcting errors, and maintaining orderly documentation.

- Assist with accounts payable processing, including invoice handling, coding, and payment support.

- Manage accounts receivable tasks such as invoicing, payment application, and monitoring outstanding balances through the full receivables cycle.

- Support billing activities to ensure customer charges are prepared correctly and issued on time.

- Prepare and review account reconciliations to confirm balances and resolve variances promptly.

- Contribute to sales and use tax work by gathering data, supporting calculations, and helping maintain compliance records.

- Apply knowledge of debits, credits, general ledger activity, and journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.

Requirements - Experience working in accounting support roles involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or reconciliations.

- Strong understanding of debits and credits and how transactions affect the general ledger.

- Working knowledge of journal entries and core accounting processes.

- Experience handling full-cycle accounts receivable activities.

- High level of accuracy in data entry and financial record maintenance.

- Ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate issues, and resolve accounting discrepancies efficiently.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

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