Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial accounting operations in SAP, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Enter journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and reversals, and maintain recurring entry templates
• Reconcile balance sheet and P&L accounts monthly and support financial closing cycles
• Record incoming and outgoing payments, interest income, and expenses; perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow
• Process invoices, credit and debit memos, and customer payments in SAP; investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding balances
• Maintain and update customer and vendor master data in SAP
• Enter and reconcile vendor invoices and employee expenses; schedule payments and manage vendor communications
• Track fixed asset acquisitions and disposals, calculate depreciation, and reconcile related accounts
• Maintain organized financial records and liaise with external service providers as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, including sales/use, property, and franchise tax returns, and submit statistical declarations
• Serve as a backup for the Sales Office Operator when necessary, including order entry, order fulfillment, shipping documentation, and customer inquiries
• Sign for and log registered mail as authorized
• Make bank and post office runs and coordinate office supply purchases
• Maintain well-organized physical and digital filing systems

Requirements

• Have 3+ years of experience in accounting and administration (SAP experience strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and tax reporting requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Preferred Experience

• Background in manufacturing or distribution environments
• Familiarity with customs documentation or logistics
• Experience supporting sales or customer service operations