Accounting Specialist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our growing finance team.

This role blends payroll administration with general accounting support and requires strong organization, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will assist with month-end close, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, process AP/AR, and help prepare financial reports.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and audit documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Advanced Excel

Detail oriented

Time management

Discretion

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Accounting Specialist to join our growing finance team. This position combines payroll administration with general accounting support and requires someone who is organized, accurate, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and audit documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency.

What Do You Bring to the Table:

• 2-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Preferred Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred expierence with payroll software and accounting systems (QuickBooks and NetSuite).
• Preferred foundational knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.

Location:

This is a hybrid position working from the nearest company office (Rockville, MD; Upland, CA; Trevose, PA; Charlotte, NC; Norcross, GA). Remote work is considered on an exception basis and if there are no local company offices.