Accounting Coordinator

Lamwork; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamwork is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to manage accounts payable and receivable processes within its finance department. This role is key in ensuring accurate invoice processing and general ledger reconciliation, and it requires solid ERP and foundational accounting skills.

The ideal candidate will handle vendor invoices, client payments and maintain accurate account balances. Experience in a finance department and familiarity with US GAAP are necessary for this role.

The salary for this position averages around $64,112 per year, reflecting the importance of seniority and breadth of experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ERP experience required.
• Solid foundational accounting knowledge essential.
• Experience with full lifecycle AP/AR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounts payable workflows by verifying invoice coding.
• Process client invoices for assigned accounts.
• Analyze outstanding receivable balances and follow up with clients.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts against system reports.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Processing

General Ledger Reconciliation

ERP Systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP)

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

US GAAP Compliance

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Certified Bookkeeper (CB)

Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP)

Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA)

QuickBooks Certified User

Job description

Accounting Coordinator is a transactional role within a finance or accounting department, focusing on accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, and month‑end close activities.

1. What Is an Accounting Coordinator?

An Accounting Coordinator sits at the transactional core of a finance or accounting department, responsible for keeping vendor and client account balances accurate and cash moving on schedule. Day‑to‑day, the work spans processing vendor invoices, applying client payments, reconciling general ledger accounts, and completing month‑end close tasks such as journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. The role consistently requires ownership of both accounts payable and receivable functions, giving the person in the seat a broad view of the organization’s cash position that few single‑function roles provide.

• Coordinate accounts payable workflows by verifying invoice coding and securing proper approvals before entry into the system.
• Process client invoices for assigned accounts, ensuring billing details align with contract terms and purchase order requirements.
• Analyze outstanding receivable balances and follow up with clients to resolve past‑due amounts and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts against system reports each period to confirm balances are accurate and complete.
• Prepare month‑end journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations in support of the close calendar.

3. Accounting Coordinator Required Skills

Lamwork’s review of Accounting Coordinator postings shows that employers consistently prioritize candidates with hands‑on ERP experience alongside solid foundational accounting knowledge.

• Hard Skills: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Processing, General Ledger Reconciliation, ERP Systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP), Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), US GAAP Compliance
• Soft Skills: Attention to Detail, Time Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Organizational Skills

Typical Career Progression for an Accounting Coordinator

• Accounting Clerk or AP/AR Specialist
• Accounting Manager or Staff Accountant

5. Accounting Coordinator Certifications

• Certified Bookkeeper (CB) – Establishes foundational transactional accounting credibility for coordinators.
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) – Validates specialized AP expertise valued by most hiring managers.
• Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) – Entry‑level AP credential suited to coordinators early in their career.
• QuickBooks Certified User – Demonstrates software proficiency widely required across small and mid‑size employers.

6. Accounting Coordinator Salary in the United States

The average Accounting Coordinator salary in the United States is $64,112 per year, based on the most recent data from Glassdoor.

Pay for this role moves most noticeably with seniority and the breadth of AP/AR ownership – coordinators handling both full‑cycle functions in high‑volume environments tend to earn significantly more than those supporting only one side. Industry sector and ERP specialization also influence compensation, with financial services and energy employers reporting the highest median pay for this title.