Accounting Specialist: Billing, Cash & Reconciliations

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily cash management, accounts payable, show billing, and employee expense reimbursement. This role ensures transactions are processed accurately and timely, with strong collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and auditors.

The candidate will perform reconciliations, assist with audit preparations, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls, using ERP systems

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in billing, payables, or cash management.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software (Great Plains preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, reconciliations, data analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash activity, including monitoring cash flow, preparing cash forecasts, and ensuring funds are appropriately allocated.
• Oversee corporate accounts payable processes, including invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of billing and payment timelines.
• Own the end-to-end show billing & employee expense reimbursement process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, internal and external communication, and revenue & expense recognition.
• Perform reconciliations related to show billing to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Compile resale certificates from various states where suppliers are located and assist with providing suppliers updated annual resale certificates.
• Assist with audit preparations by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Support the development and improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Job description

Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily cash management, accounts payable, show billing, and employee expense reimbursement. This role ensures transactions are processed accurately and timely, with strong collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and auditors.

The candidate will perform reconciliations, assist with audit preparations, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls, using ERP systems