Accounting Specialist

Elizabeth Rosario Law, PLC; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Rosario Law, PLC is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This entry-level role focuses on processing accounts payable, handling customer refunds, maintaining accurate records, and supporting daily bookkeeping tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid grounding in basic accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail. Proficiency with Excel and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Minimum of two to three years in accounting, bookkeeping or accounts payable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with accounting software is preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely vendor payments.
• Review and process customer refunds and related documentation.
• Perform bookkeeping and record financial transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation.
• Respond to vendor and internal payment inquiries.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as requested.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Finance Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Specialist to join our accounting team. This entry-level accounting position is responsible for processing accounts payable transactions, managing customer refunds, maintaining financial records, performing bookkeeping activities, and supporting daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payment of vendors.
• Review, verify, and process customer refunds and related documentation.
• Perform bookkeeping functions, including recording financial transactions and maintaining accounting records.
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting files and supporting documentation.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payments and account balances.
• Prepare reports and spreadsheets as requested.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Finance Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (3) years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with accounting software.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience in a multi-entity or service-based organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping practices.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile financial information.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Customer-service mindset when working with internal and external stakeholders.

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including: