Accounting Specialist
Robert Half · Augusta, GA · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations for a growing team in Augusta, Georgia. This position will handle a mix of transactional accounting, reconciliation work, and inventory-related recordkeeping to help maintain accurate financial data. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across payables, receivables, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
Responsibilities
- Manage outgoing payments by reviewing invoices, preparing entries, and ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time.
- Record incoming customer payments, post deposits to the appropriate accounts, and help maintain current receivable balances.
- Perform regular bank account reconciliations to verify transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Support inventory audit activities by assisting with physical inventories and updating related records as needed.
- Use Excel functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to organize financial data, identify variances, and prepare internal reports.
- Enter accounting and operational data into company systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in an accounting support or similar finance support role.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Strong data entry skills with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Background in invoice processing and payment documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
- Ability to reconcile records, investigate mismatches, and maintain organized files.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.