Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core financial activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Monmouth County, New Jersey. This position will manage day-to-day accounting work across payables, receivables, billing, and account maintenance while ensuring accurate records in QuickBooks Desktop. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable handling multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, verify payment details, and maintain timely accounts payable activity.
• Prepare customer invoices, post incoming payments, and monitor outstanding balances to support accounts receivable operations.
• Perform regular account reconciliations to confirm accuracy across ledgers, bank records, and transaction histories.
• Maintain financial records in QuickBooks Desktop and ensure entries are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Support general accounting tasks such as journal entries, record adjustments, and month-end financial upkeep.
• Coordinate billing activities, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on payment-related questions from internal and external contacts.
• Review accounting data for inconsistencies and take corrective action to preserve clean and reliable financial information.