Accounting Specialist

Mindscope; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Job summary

Mindscope is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support AP/AR processing in a high-volume environment under the Controller. The role includes assisting with billing, deposits, and other financial activities while ensuring accuracy in receivables, payables, and client remittances.

Experience in debt collections and proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Excel are required. The position is hybrid, with 3 days in the Salem, NH office.

Qualifications

• Prior industry experience working at a debt collection agency.
• QuickBooks Desktop – Must be proficient in navigating and using QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting tasks
• Microsoft Excel – Comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and data validation for financial reporting and reconciliation

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payables and receivables in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Assist with billing, deposits, and other financial activities
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
• Perform financial calculations (e.g., interest, balances, discounts, equity, and principal)
• Use specialized accounting software to debit, credit, and total accounts
• Prepare bank deposits and verify receipts
• Issue bills, invoices, account statements, and financial reports
• Draft and update procedures for receivables, payables, and client remittances (subject to Controller approval)
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial transactions
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Skills

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Debt collections experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Our client has 30 years of history providing financial recovery, loan servicing, and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions to its clients. They are seeking a Accounting Specialist to process accounts payables and receivables in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Working under a Controller the Specialist will assist with billing, deposits, and other financial activities. Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers. Use specialized accounting software to debit, credit, and total accounts. Prepare bank deposits and verify receipts. Issue bills, invoices, account statements, and financial reports. Draft and update procedures for receivables, payables, and client remittances. Client will train on software, but experience with debt collections is required.

**This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the Salem, NH office.**

Job Function

Essential Functions

• Process accounts payables and receivables in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Assist with billing, deposits, and other financial activities
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
• Perform financial calculations (e.g., interest, balances, discounts, equity, and principal)
• Use specialized accounting software to debit, credit, and total accounts
• Prepare bank deposits and verify receipts
• Issue bills, invoices, account statements, and financial reports
• Draft and update procedures for receivables, payables, and client remittances (subject to Controller approval)
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial transactions
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Job Requirement

• Prior industry experience working at a debt collection agency.
• QuickBooks Desktop – Must be proficient in navigating and using QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting tasks
• Microsoft Excel – Comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and data validation for financial reporting and reconciliation

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role

Compensation

Compensation: $30-$32/hourly plus medical benefits, PTO, etc.

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