Accounting Specialist

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist supports day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. This role helps ensure accurate financial records, timely transaction processing, regulatory compliance, and effective support for reporting and operational decision-making within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accounting duties in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions
• Enter, match, and process vendor invoices and purchase orders
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Process employee expense reimbursements
• Absorb assistance with customer invoicing and post customer payments
• Maintain accounts receivable aging and support collections follow-up
• Absorb assistance with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Support inventory accounting and production cost reporting
• Absorb assistance with audits and compliance reporting
• Absorb assistance in continuous improvement of accounting processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data entry skills
• Understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica or similar)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and cost accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP fundamentals

Success Profile

• Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal Attributes: High level of integrity and confidentiality, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, team-oriented with a proactive mindset

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment
• May require extended periods of sitting
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under moderate stress levels
• Minimal travel expected
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

Compliance Statements

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
• ITAR Requirements: This position may include access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.