Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist

CFS; Waterbury (CT); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

CFS in Waterbury, CT seeks an Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist for a temporary, onsite role that can be part-time or full-time depending on candidate experience. The role emphasizes accurate invoice processing and solid Excel work within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounts payable, GL coding, and Excel skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on position supporting daily accounting operations.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, general ledger coding, and payment processing.
• General accounting experience, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, preferred for full-time candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Financial Edge or similar accounting software is a plus.
• No degree required; relevant hands-on accounting experience is valued.

Responsabilités

• Process and enter vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Allocate expenses across multiple programs or departments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and issue weekly check payments, including payments covering multiple invoices.
• Download and organize financial data in Excel to support reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Support general accounting functions, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, depending on experience.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and departmental needs as assigned.

Connaissances

Accounts payable

General ledger coding

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Formation

No degree required

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Financial Edge

Description du poste

Location:

Waterbury, CT

Schedule:

Part-Time or Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Employment Type:

Temporary

Pay Rate:

$22–$35/hour, depending on experience

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable / Accounting Specialist to join a busy accounting department in the Waterbury area. This position offers flexibility for either a part-time professional focused primarily on accounts payable or a full-time candidate with broader general accounting experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger coding, and Excel, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a collaborative finance team while supporting daily accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Allocate expenses across multiple programs or departments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and issue weekly check payments, including payments covering multiple invoices.
• Download and organize financial data in Excel to support reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Support general accounting functions, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, depending on experience.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and departmental needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, general ledger coding, and payment processing.
• General accounting experience, including journal entries and bank reconciliations, preferred for full-time candidates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with financial spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Experience with Financial Edge or similar accounting software is a plus.
• Previous nonprofit accounting experience or exposure to multi-department expense allocations is a plus.
• No degree required; relevant hands‑on accounting experience is valued.

Schedule & Additional Details

• Part-Time: Wednesday through Friday during regular business hours, with an approximately 8:00–8:30 AM start.
• Full-Time: Full-time opportunities may be considered for candidates with broader general accounting experience.
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite in Waterbury, CT.

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