Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: Dormont (fully onsite - no hybrid or remote)
Pay: 50-65K
Type: Direct hire

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounting Specialist to support our client's accounting team across a variety of financial and administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a passion for maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth financial operations. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for credit and collections, insurance compliance, tax tracking, month-end close tasks, and general accounting support.

Key Responsibilities:

-Accounts Receivable & Credit Management
-Post customer payments and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
-Prepare checks for remote deposit.
-Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables by contacting customers.
-Generate and distribute weekly A/R aging and collection reports to management.

Insurance Compliance

-Monitor vendor Certificates of Insurance (COIs) through myCOI software.
-Review exceptions to coverage requirements and report findings to management.

Real Estate Tax Tracking

-Process and code real estate tax documents into internal databases.
-Verify assessment details and alert management of any discrepancies.
-Ensure timely payment of all real estate taxes, taking advantage of discount periods.
-Assist with tax appeal research as necessary.

Month-End Close Support

-Prepare bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
-Record journal entries for various company entities.
-General Accounting Support
-Prepare and file Sales and Use Tax returns and Personal Property Tax returns.
-Provide backup support for accounts payable and other accounting functions.
-Perform additional accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
-2–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
-Strong knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger functions.
-High attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and comfortable with accounting software.
-Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.