Accounting Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Disposal / Apple Valley Waste is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Charles Town, WV. The role supports accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general financial operations to maintain accurate records and timely reporting.

You will handle journal entries, vendor payments, and monthly closings while collaborating with the Controller to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy. A stable, year-round opportunity with growth potential and comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate or B.S. in Accounting is preferred, with 2-5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of Great Plains and QuickBooks is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint required
• Understanding of core accounting principles (AR, AP, reconciliations)
• Able and willing to work under deadlines, and independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem solving and follow-through
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily incoming receipts activity and prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare bi-monthly and monthly customer billing
• Analyze AR balance activity for customers
• Perform collection efforts on past due accounts receivable balances
• Enter and reconcile vendor bills
• Prepare and process vendor payments
• Record monthly journal entries including prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and credit card activity
• Assist with special projects or duties as assigned
• Maintain accounting files and documentation
• Support audits, fact-checking and discrepancy resolution

Skills

AR

AP

Bank Reconciliation

Excel

QuickBooks

SharePoint

Education

Associate or B.S. in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains

QuickBooks

SharePoint

Job description

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Accounting Specialist

Full Time Employee Charles Town, WV, US

Turn trash into opportunity, build a career that keeps communities running.

At Patriot Disposal / Apple Valley Waste, our drivers provide an essential service that keeps communities, businesses, and neighborhoods clean and running every day. We value safety, reliability, hard work, and treating our people with respect.

We're looking for a dependable Accounting Specialist to join our growing team. Based on your experience, qualifications, and business needs, you'll support key accounting functions, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

If you're looking for a stable, year-round opportunity, competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to grow your accounting career, this is an opportunity to build a long-term future with our team.

This position is responsible for day to day accounting transactions for a leading Trash Removal Company. The position reports directly to the Controller

Accounts Receivable

• Reconcile daily incoming receipts activity, and prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare all bi-monthly and monthly customer billing.
• Assists in analyzing AR balance activity for customers.
• Perform all collection efforts on past due accounts receivable balances

Account Payable

• Enter and reconcile vendors bill
• Prepare and process vendor payments

Financial Operations

• Record all monthly journal entries, to include but not limited to prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and credit card activity
• Assists with special projects or duties as assigned

Administrative & General Support

• Maintain accounting files and documentation
• Support audits, fact-checking and discrepancy resolution

Required Education and Experience

• Associate or B.S. in Accounting is preferred, with 2-5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of Great Plains and Quickbooks is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and Sharepoint required
• Understanding of core accounting principles (AR, AP, reconciliations)
• Able and willing to work under deadlines, and independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong problem solving and follow-through
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills