Accounting Specialist

Latitude

Rockville, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$88,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Biology, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Operations, Identify Issues, Intuit Quickbooks, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Order Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, Sales Tax, Space Science, Tax Returns, Use Tax, Wholesale Industry, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Rockville, Maryland
POSTED
30+ days ago
We’re hiring an Accounting Specialist to join a growing, organization in the life sciences space. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to grow alongside an expanding business. The position will initially focus on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, while also supporting the month-end close and broader finance operations.
 
What you’ll be doing:
Analyze customer accounts and identify payment issues
Generate and distribute customer invoices
Enter and manage wholesale orders not processed via EDI
Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
Follow up on, collect, and apply customer payments
Process vendor invoices through the AP system
Support employee expense report processing
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
Prepare journal entries in QuickBooks Online
Assist with month-end close activities
 
What we’re looking for:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
3+ years of accounting or finance experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online
Experience with Avalara is a plus
$80,000 - $88,000 a year

About the Company

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Latitude

The Latitude Group has been connecting clients and candidates since 2002. Our focus on relationship building has earned us a reputation that we are proud of, and we are eager to welcome you to our network.

We're all about finding the right fit to advance your career. We find out what interests you and relentlessly work to connect you to an opportunity that aligns with your interests. For us, it’s not just about filling a job. We invest in you. We focus on the fit factor and customize our approach. In the end, our mission is to become your trusted advisor.

“Latitude found me the perfect consulting project – where I could use the latest technology at an industry leader. They have stayed connected, and continually support me. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.” –,Sr. Web Analyst

INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://latitude-group.com/