Accounting Specialist

JFC Global; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $24-$28/hour

Onsite Harrisburg office

Contract-to-hire potential

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to expand accounting know‑

Exposure to additional accounting func

Job summary

JFC Global is partnering with a family-owned company in Harrisburg to hire an Accounting Specialist for daily accounting operations. The role emphasizes accounts receivable, cash applications, and customer communication, with ERP systems and Excel proficiency required.

A proactive, detail-focused teammate will thrive in this onsite role. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in related accounting, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Approximately two or more years of experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, bookkeeping, or a related accounting role.
• Understanding of payment posting, account reconciliation, and researching financial discrepancies.
• Comfortable communicating with customers regarding invoices, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Technical experience using ERP systems and strong Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on outstanding issues.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new processes.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Record customer payments and apply receipts to the appropriate invoices and accounts.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain accurate payment records.
• Review customer account balances and investigate unapplied cash or payment discrepancies.
• Follow up with customers regarding overdue invoices and outstanding balances.
• Respond to customer questions about payments, invoices, and account activity.
• Review billing information and coordinate corrections when discrepancies are identified.
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with cash and merchant-payment reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and organized account records.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable, vendor statement reviews, purchasing, or inventory-related activities as needed.
• Assist with additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash applications

Bookkeeping

Customer communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, researching discrepancies, and keeping financial records accurate? We're working on behalf of a growing, family-owned company in Harrisburg that values dependable, technically capable team members. This Accounting Specialist opportunity offers the chance to contribute to daily accounting operations, build relationships with customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a background in accounts receivable, cash applications, or general accounting, along with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Someone who can manage recurring responsibilities, communicate professionally with customers, and learn new systems and processes will be well suited for this opportunity.

Accounting Specialist Required Qualifications:

• Approximately two or more years of experience in accounts receivable, cash applications, bookkeeping, or a related accounting role
• Understanding of payment posting, account reconciliation, and researching financial discrepancies
• Comfortable communicating with customers regarding invoices, payments, and outstanding balances
• Technical experience usingERP systems and strong Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on outstanding issues
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new processes
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others

Accounting Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Record customer payments and apply receipts to the appropriate invoices and accounts
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain accurate payment records
• Review customer account balances and investigate unapplied cash or payment discrepancies
• Follow up with customers regarding overdue invoices and outstanding balances
• Respond to customer questions about payments, invoices, and account activity
• Review billing information and coordinate corrections when discrepancies are identified
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with cash and merchant-payment reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and organized account records
• Provide backup support for accounts payable, vendor statement reviews, purchasing, or inventory-related activities as needed
• Assist with additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as assigned

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive pay of $24-$28 per hour
• Monday-Friday schedule in an onsite Harrisburg office
• Opportunity to join an established, family-owned business
• Contract-to-hire potential for someone seeking a longer-term opportunity
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities to expand your accounting knowledge
• Exposure to additional accounting functions and business processes

Direct W2 only. EOE.