Accounting Specialist

firstPRO, Inc; Croydon (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. seeks an experienced Accounting Specialist to support both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for a construction company. You will manage invoices, payments, and cash receipts while ensuring accurate records.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AP/AR within the construction sector, proficiency in Excel, and are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Familiarity with ComputerEase is a plus, and an associate degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience required.
• Construction industry accounting experience required.
• Experience with ComputerEase is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, customer payments, cash receipts, and account transactions.
• Assist with AP/AR reporting, aging, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Support construction-related accounting, including change orders, project documentation, and contracts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities, audits, and financial reporting.
• Handle tax-related items, including 1099s, use tax, and tax-exempt documentation.
• Provide backup support across the accounting department as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

ComputerEase

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for a construction company. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple accounting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, customer payments, cash receipts, and account transactions.
• Assist with AP/AR reporting, aging, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Support construction-related accounting, including change orders, project documentation, and contracts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities, audits, and financial reporting.
• Handle tax-related items, including 1099s, use tax, and tax-exempt documentation.
• Provide backup support across the accounting department as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience required.
• Construction industry accounting experience required.
• Experience with ComputerEase is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.