Accounting & Bookkeeping Specialist

Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Hampden County, Massachusetts
  • $34 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

This opportunity is ideal for a naturally curious accounting professional who enjoys digging into processes, finding smarter ways to work, and leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to drive efficiency. You'll work in a collaborative corporate office environment where your ideas and process improvement mindset will have a direct impact on the organization.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Accounting & Bookkeeping Specialist to join our growing team. This role is perfect for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment while continually identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll activities, and partnering with internal stakeholders to streamline workflows through technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions.

If you're someone who asks questions, challenges the status quo, and enjoys finding better ways to get things done, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial reports, account analyses, and other accounting-related documentation.
  • Assist with payroll processing and related reporting requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with established accounting principles, internal controls, and company policies.
  • Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Investigate and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain organized digital documentation to support audit readiness and financial transparency.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and operational efficiency.
  • Utilize AI tools, automation platforms, and accounting technologies to reduce manual tasks and create scalable processes.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
  • Stay current on accounting regulations, technology trends, and best practices.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or related financial experience.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Bill.com required.
  • Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll-related records.
  • Ability to prepare and analyze profit and loss statements, budgets, and financial reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
  • Experience utilizing AI tools, automation software, and business applications to drive productivity and streamline workflows.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Experience in professional services, healthcare, consulting, or multi-entity environments is preferred.

What We're Looking For

  • A naturally curious and solution-oriented professional.
  • Someone who enjoys improving processes rather than simply maintaining them.
  • A critical thinker who leverages technology to solve problems.
  • A team player with excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
  • An accounting professional eager to contribute beyond transactional bookkeeping and help drive operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

  • Collaborative and supportive corporate office environment.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business oper

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHampden County, Massachusetts
Salary$0–$34 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Profit & Loss Analysisunmatched
  • Profit & Loss Statementsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Support Documentationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • User Documentationunmatched

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