Accounting Specialist

We are looking for a dependable Accounting Specialist to join our team in Kings Mountain, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports daily accounting operations with a strong focus on payables, receivables, rent collections, and month-end activities. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable communicating with tenants and vendors, and able to manage deadlines in an onsite office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and incoming funds are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor rent payments for residential sites, follow up with tenants regarding outstanding balances, and respond to questions related to notices and collections.
• Process recurring vendor and utility payments, including a large monthly volume of tenant-related utility bills.
• Prepare journal entries, support accrual accounting tasks, and assist with monthly closing procedures to maintain timely and accurate financial records.
• Complete bank reconciliations and review account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain leave-time records manually, ensuring employee time-off balances are tracked accurately outside the accounting system.
• Support daily closing activities and end-of-month financial tasks in coordination with internal staff and external accounting support.
• Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to organize data, analyze transactions, and create useful financial reports.

Requirements

• Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in an accounting or bookkeeping setting.
• Working knowledge of billing, account reconciliation, journal entries, and general accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas and pivot tables.
• Ability to manage collections activity effectively, including direct communication with tenants regarding rent balances.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to keep up with recurring financial deadlines and month-end responsibilities.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and reliable transportation for a fully onsite schedule.
• Clear, detail-oriented communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented office environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.