Accounting Operations Specialist

Vesta, Inc.; Lanham (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Leave

Holidays

401(k) plan

Health Benefits

Life/AD&D

EAP

Disability coverage

Job summary

Vesta, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Operations Specialist to support accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions.

The role reports to the Finance Director and collaborates with regional and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls. Responsibilities include AP/AR processing, reconciliations in Microsoft BC, payroll, audits, and compliance with HUD/IRS/state requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting operations experience.
• Strong working knowledge of AP, AR, and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IRS reporting requirements (including 1099s).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoices, deposits, and vendor inquiries.
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations in Microsoft Business Central.
• Process journal entries, accruals, and reallocations.
• Manage organizational credit card transactions and expense allocations.
• Review financial and Power BI reports, identify discrepancies, and correct errors.
• Support HUD, SSA, IRS, and state compliance requirements, including annual 1099 processing.
• Process biweekly and monthly payroll.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Provide professional customer service and respond to inquiries.
• Participate in finance meetings, trainings, and ongoing compliance activities.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

GAAP knowledge

IRS reporting

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Valid driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Position:Accounting Operations Specialist

Location: Lanham, MD

Job Id:1275

# of Openings:1

Accounting Operations Specialist

Vesta, Inc. is seeking an experiencedAccounting Operations Specialistto support the accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions across the organization. This role is essential to maintaining compliance, supporting audits, and ensuring strong financial controls. The position reports to the Finance Director and works closely with regional and cross-functional teams.

• Full-Time: Monday to Friday 8 - 4:30pm, with flexibility as needed.
• Position Type: Exempt

Sign-on Bonus: $5000.00

Key Responsibilities

• Processaccounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoices, deposits, and vendor inquiries
• Completemonthly bank and credit card reconciliationsin Microsoft Business Central
• Processjournal entries, accruals, and reallocations
• Manage organizationalcredit card transactions and expense allocations
• Review financial and Power BI reports, identify discrepancies, and correct errors
• SupportHUD, SSA, IRS, and state compliance requirements, including annual 1099 processing
• Processes biweekly and monthly payroll
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Provide professional customer service and respond to internal and external inquiries
• Participate in finance meetings, trainings, and ongoing compliance activities

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
• 3–5 years of accounting operations experience
• Strong working knowledge ofAP, AR, and reconciliations
• Knowledge ofGAAPand IRS reporting requirements (including 1099s)
• Advanced proficiency inMicrosoft Business Central, Power BI, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and reliable transportation
• Background check and drug screening required.

Why Work at Vesta

• Mission-driven organization with a focus on integrity and accountability
• Collaborative finance team environment
• Opportunity to work with modern financial systems and reporting tools
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Compensation and Benefits:

• - PTO: New employees can accrue up to 96 hours of PTO in the first year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked). Employees can accrue up to 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked).
• - Holidays: Full-Time employees receive 8 paid holidays per year.
• - Retirement: 403(b) plan participation available at hire. Employer matching after 1000 hours of service. Discretionary employer contributions are given at least once a year.
• - Health Benefits: Full and Part-Time Employees are eligible for benefits beginning the first day of the month after hire. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision (single and family), flex-spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care).
• - Company-Paid Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Long-Term Disability and Basic Life/AD&D. All employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• - Other Voluntary Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Short-Term Disability coverage.

Vesta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or political affiliation.