Accounting Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our client in Walnut Creek, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports essential accounting operations by managing payment-related documentation, handling exception-based requests, and maintaining accurate financial records. The right candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working through high-volume transactional tasks, and the ability to communicate clearly when information needs to be clarified.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit banking and vendor documentation by entering required information into forms and external portals, ensuring materials are complete through final internal approval.
• Work through unique vendor submission formats and portal requirements, using sound judgment to resolve issues and keep requests moving efficiently.
• Evaluate write-off requests from internal stakeholders, confirm they meet established guidelines, and record approved transactions accurately in the accounting system.
• Handle large volumes of write-off activity with speed and precision while maintaining consistent data quality.
• Monitor the bank portal for stop payment activity, reverse related entries as needed, and share complete updates with the appropriate collections contacts.
• Review checks received in the Walnut Creek, California office, including supporting payment details, to help ensure proper application of funds.
• Organize complex remittance data into clear, standardized spreadsheet formats that support timely and accurate posting.
• Follow up with internal teams or external clients when payment instructions are missing, unclear, or no longer valid to ensure accurate processing. Requirements
• Experience supporting accounting operations in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, or reconciliations.
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry work accurately while managing a high-volume workload.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing payment documentation, remittance records, and transactional requests.
• Comfort handling non-routine requests and navigating varying forms, templates, or external portals.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal departments and external contacts.
• Proficiency using accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to enter, track, and organize financial information.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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