Accounting Specialist

The ZLC Group CPAs LLC

  • Amherst, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Full-time
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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Employee Orientationunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


About the Role


The Accounting Specialist supports core day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger support. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-focused accounting work and wants to build a stable, long-term career in accounting operations. 



Key Responsibilities


       Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing


       Manage accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, customer receipts, and account follow-up


       Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations


       Prepare and post routine journal entries under guidance from senior staff


       Support month-end and year-end close by organizing records and resolving outstanding items


       Maintain organized, accurate records of accounting transactions and supporting documentation


       Assist with compiling financial information for budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation


       Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal staff to resolve account questions



Qualifications


       Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (Bachelor's a plus, but not required)


       1–3 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable experience


       Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel; exposure to Thomson Reuter/Ultra Tax is a plus)


       Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations


       Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines


       Clear written and verbal communication skills


       Ability to work both independently and as part of a team



Preferred


       Prior experience with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment


       Experience supporting month-end close processes



What We Offer


       Competitive Salary


       Health, dental, and vision insurance


       Company matched 401(k) Plan


       Vacation Pay, Sick Pay and Paid Holidays


       Flexible scheduling options, with half day Fridays during the summer


       Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Cancer, and Life Insurance


       Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities to grow within the accounting department

Numbers & Facts

LocationAmherst, NY
Job TypeFull-time

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