Accounting Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a growing team in Hyattsville, Maryland. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records, processing transactions efficiently, and helping ensure timely payment and billing activity.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor bills and employee reimbursement requests with accuracy and timely follow-through
• Prepare and issue customer invoices while monitoring account activity to support prompt collections
• Record financial transactions and maintain organized accounting data for reporting and audit readiness
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment or billing issues efficiently
• Enter high volumes of financial information into accounting systems while preserving data accuracy
• Use QuickBooks to update records, track transactions, and assist with routine bookkeeping functions
• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and customers regarding invoice status, payments, and account questions

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting clerk, accounting support, or similar finance-related role
• Practical experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Proficiency using QuickBooks for transaction entry, account maintenance, and basic bookkeeping tasks
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience processing invoices and maintaining organized financial documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow established accounting procedures
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal staff

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Company 401(k) plan enrollment for contract/temporary professionals

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