Accounting Specialist

CFS; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Dayton, OH is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support AP, AR, GL and journal entries. The role requires detail orientation, organization and comfort working across multiple accounting functions.

The position is onsite in Dayton, with exposure to the full accounting cycle. Candidates should have 2+ years of accounting experience, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, and General Ledger
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member
• High school diploma required; accounting coursework or degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, including invoice processing and vendor account reconciliation
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including billing, cash applications, and account reconciliation
• Assist with General Ledger (GL) maintenance and account reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries (JEs)
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other assigned accounts
• Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation
• Assist with reporting and other accounting projects as needed
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors/customers to resolve accounting questions

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Journal entries

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework or degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join its accounting team. This position will support a variety of accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and journal entries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across multiple areas of accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, including invoice processing and vendor account reconciliation
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including billing, cash applications, and account reconciliation
• Assist with General Ledger (GL) maintenance and account reconciliations
• Prepare and post journal entries (JEs)
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other assigned accounts
• Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation
• Assist with reporting and other accounting projects as needed
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors/customers to resolve accounting questions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Hands-on experience with AP, AR, and General Ledger
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member
• High school diploma required; accounting coursework or degree preferred

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded accounting professional who enjoys variety and can confidently move between AP, AR, and GL responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their accounting experience while taking on a broad range of responsibilities.

#insep2026

$45,000 - $55,000

Onsite Dayton