Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Huntersville, North Carolina. This position focuses on maintaining accurate records, assisting with period-end activities, and handling billing-related transactions with a high degree of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing supporting documentation and completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.
• Process tuition-related financial transactions, maintain related records, and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Review and manage invoice activity, ensuring billing details are accurate and properly recorded.
• Support scholarship accounting by tracking entries, validating data, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports and compile information required for internal review.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including posting, matching, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Contribute to day-to-day accounting operations by supporting billing functions and other routine financial processes.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting support roles with responsibility for reconciliations and transaction processing.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general billing activities.
• Ability to perform account reconciliation work accurately and identify inconsistencies in financial records.
• Familiarity with month-end close procedures and related reporting deadlines.
• Experience handling invoices and other accounting documentation in an organized manner.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in core accounting functions and comfort working with financial data and reports.

Benefits

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

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.