Accounting Specialist II: Cash, AP/AR & Payroll

HMSHost; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and transportation benefits

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to perform complex clerical accounting tasks across general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. The role involves bank reconciliations, maintaining accounting records, and supporting the corporate office with timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has at least an Associate’s degree and 3 years of payroll or clerical accounting experience, with strong accuracy and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years payroll and/or clerical accounting experience.
• Ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic manner.
• Strong reading, writing, and comprehension of policy documents and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains logs and ledgers to facilitate period close.
• Assists in preparing financial reports for the Corporate office.
• Facilitates accounts receivable functions such as daily cash handling and vouchers.
• Facilitates accounts payable by processing invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Processes bi-weekly payroll and reviews payroll registers.
• Handles cash audits and related control procedures.
• Performs reporting and auditing to identify and minimize losses.

Skills

Payroll processing

Clerical accounting

Cash handling

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

HMSHost in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Accounting Specialist II to perform complex clerical accounting tasks across general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. The role involves bank reconciliations, maintaining accounting records, and supporting the corporate office with timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has at least an Associate’s degree and 3 years of payroll or clerical accounting experience, with strong accuracy and communication skills.