Accounting Technician

Lamwork; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamwork is seeking an Accounting Technician responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records, processing vendor payments, and reconciling bank statements.

Ideal candidates will have proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. The role offers a competitive annual salary averaging $67,670 and requires strong attention to detail and effective time management.

Qualifications

• Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll.
• Fluency in accounts payable and receivable operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day integrity of financial books.
• Process vendor payments and clear ledger variances.
• Reconcile bank statements and corporate credit card accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Analyze accounts receivable aging reports.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounts Payable and Receivable Processing

ERP and Accounting Software (QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, Sage 50)

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Bank Reconciliation and Journal Entry Preparation

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Certified Bookkeeper (CB)

Accredited Payables Specialist (APS)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU)

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel (MOS Excel)

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

NetSuite

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

Finance teams depend on an Accounting Technician to maintain the day‑to‑day integrity of the books—posting supplier invoices, reconciling bank statements, and preparing the journal entries that roll into each period’s financial statements. On any given week, this person processes vendor payments, clears general ledger variances, monitors outstanding receivables, and ensures the records are clean before the month‑end close begins. Based on Lamwork’s research across Accounting Technician job data, the role is consistently sought after in organizations that need reliable transactional accuracy without the overhead of a full senior accountant for every function. Finance managers rely on this position to catch discrepancies early and keep auditors from finding surprises at year‑end.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competency across the full monthly accounting cycle from first posting to close documentation.
• Prepare month‑end journal entries and supporting schedules that meet audit documentation standards and close deadlines.
• Reconcile bank statements and corporate credit card accounts each period, investigating and clearing variances before they age.
• Manage accounts payable processing by coding vendor invoices, validating approvals, and ensuring timely disbursement in line with payment terms.
• Analyze accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue balances to sustain collection performance across the portfolio.
• Coordinate documentation for annual audits by assembling working papers, reconciliations, and financial statement schedules for management and external review.

Core Hard Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable and Receivable Processing
• ERP and Accounting Software (QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite, Sage 50)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Bank Reconciliation and Journal Entry Preparation

Core Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Communication

Career Progression

The typical career path for an Accounting Technician leads to roles such as Accounting Coordinator or Accounting Supervisor. Reaching a senior‑level position typically takes four to seven years, depending on the complexity of environments the technician has worked in and the scope of the closed cycles they have owned. Advancement accelerates for those who pursue formal accounting credentials, take on multi‑entity or multi‑currency responsibilities, and demonstrate the ability to improve reconciliation processes rather than simply execute them.

Certifications

Certified Bookkeeper (CB) – validates full‑cycle bookkeeping and payroll competency for entry‑to‑mid‑level roles

Accredited Payables Specialist (APS) – demonstrates depth in accounts payable operations and internal controls

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – the primary credential for career advancement toward senior accounting roles

QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) – confirms software proficiency on the platform used by a large share of employers

Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel (MOS Excel) – signals advanced spreadsheet skills central to reconciliation and reporting work

Salary

The average Accounting Technician salary in the United States is $67,670 per year, based on the most recent data from Glassdoor. Pay for this role moves meaningfully based on the industry and employer type (government and public‑sector positions often follow formal pay scales, while corporate finance roles can reach higher bands), the accounting systems and ERP platforms the candidate brings fluency in, and the seniority tier and scope of close‑cycle ownership. Pursuing a CPA designation or other recognized credential also distinguishes candidates at the higher end of the range.