Accounting Specialist - Baltimore, MD
About the Company and Accounting Specialist Opportunity :
- CFS is partnering with a repeat client to hire an Accounting Specialist on a contract to hire basis
- Schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-4pm, in Baltimore, MD (Fridays remote).
- Reports to the Accounting Manager
- Pay : $25-26 / hr depending on experience
Job Duties for the Accounting Specialist :
Handle accounting email inbox and respond to inquiries in a timely mannerReview invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate codes, and enter invoices into the accounting systemEnsure invoices have proper manager approvalOrganize and execute payments to vendors on scheduleCommunicate with vendors to address questions, discrepancies, or delays, and resolve any issuesReconcile vendor accounts, petty cash, credit cards, and daily bank activitySupport sales tax reporting and ensure compliance with filing requirementsProcess employee reimbursementsPrepare batches of payments and monitor payment timelinesMaintain organized transaction records for audit purposesMonitor and track receivables, ensuring invoices are correctly recorded and maintain accurate AR reportsReview daily revenue entries from accounting softwareCreate cash flow reports to help forecast funding needsAssist with month-end and year-end (1099s) closing processes and adjustmentsSupport audits and other financial or accounting projectsPerform general administrative tasks and assist other departments as neededQualifications for the Accounting Specialist :
1+ years' accounting experience, specifically in accounts payable and receivableAssociates degree in a related field a plus, but not requiredExperience using Sage 300, QuickBooks, and / or other small invoicing platforms a plus, but not requiredProficiency using Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)Strong communication and interpersonal skills, great attention to detail, eager to learn