Accounting Specialist

DemeTECH Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DemeTECH Corporation is seeking an Accounting Specialist to maintain accurate financial records and support monthly and year-end close processes. You will process AP/AR, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits, reporting to the Accounting Manager.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration with the team to meet deadlines and provide reliable financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required or preferred.
• 2 years of accounting work experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills; meticulous attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable: invoice processing, vendor management, payment processing, month-end close activities.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities and perform account reconciliations as needed.
• Process and reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions; investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts; maintain supporting documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll keep our financial records accurate and our reporting reliable, and you'll play a key part in our day-to-day accounting operations. You'll process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, perform account reconciliations, and support our monthly and year-end closing processes. You'll also work closely with the Accounting Manager, respond to management's information requests, and provide the documentation and support needed for audits.

If you take pride in accuracy, stay organized under deadlines, and enjoy being a dependable partner to your team and to management, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing, vendor management, payment processing, Accounts Payable aging, vendor inquiries, and month-end close activities.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities as needed, including transaction processing and account reconciliation.
• Receive, process, and reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions regularly; investigate and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger and balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and account reconciliations.
• Perform general journal entries and adjustments as needed to maintain accurate financial records.
• Process and reconcile inventory adjustments and investigate inventory discrepancies as needed.
• Complete monthly sales and use tax reports, ensuring compliance with applicable local and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, invoices, and other supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses and provide information and reports to management as requested.
• Prepare daily cash reports and provide cash position information to management as needed.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records, prepaid expenses, and other assigned accounts, as applicable.
• Assist with the preparation of annual audits by providing requested documentation, schedules, reconciliations, and other information to auditors.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls and perform accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Participate in special projects and initiatives designed to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and efficiency.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with accounting-related projects, analysis, and other responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned to support the accounting department.

Competencies and Educational Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 2 years of accounting work experience preferred.
• Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Technical Proficiencies: Understanding of accounting principles. Analytical thinker with strong

conceptual and problem-solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills, including Excel proficiency.