Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Responsibilities:

Process accounts payable transactions by reviewing invoices, verifying expense coding, and entering data accurately into accounting software Manage accounts receivable by generating invoices, tracking payments, and performing collections to ensure timely cash inflows Reconcile general ledger accounts related to payables and receivables, ensuring consistency with financial statements and supporting documentation Prepare journal entries for accruals, adjustments, and month-end closing activities following GAAP guidelines Conduct balance sheet reconciliations regularly to verify the accuracy of account balances and resolve discrepancies promptly Assist with payroll management tasks using systems like ADP, including processing timesheets and verifying employee data Support internal controls compliance by adhering to SOX requirements during all financial processes and documentation

Experience:

5 Years of proven experience in corporate or governmental accounting environments with a focus on accounts payable and receivable functions Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft or Ceridian is highly desirable Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SOX compliance standards, and government-specific accounting practices Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy in 10-key typing and double-entry bookkeeping processes Ability to perform account reconciliation, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis efficiently Strong mathematical skills combined with a solid understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, account analysis, budgeting, and credit analysis High School Diploma or equivalent