Accounting Specialist

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Direct Hire role with our client South of Pittsburgh. 
Workplace Type: On-Site
 

Our client is looking for a candidate who can grow with the organization and continue to learn/take-on additional duties and responsibilities. 

Responsibilities:

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments (checks, ACH, wires, debits) in line with policies and schedules.
• Reconcile accounts payable to the general ledger and vendor statements; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor master data in ERP system, including tax IDs, banking details, and 1099 information.
• Record and verify company credit card transactions for GAAP and tax compliance.
• Ensure proper calculation and recording of sales and use tax on purchases.
• Assist with year-end 1099 reporting and audit requests.
• Manage accounts payable email inbox and respond to vendor and internal inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance is required.
• Strong internship in accounting with demonstrated experience in accounts payable and general accounting.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with ability to interpret and understand financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with an accounting ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and discretion with confidential information.