AP/AR Accounting Specialist - Cross-Training & Growth

City Personnel, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City Personnel, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Providence, RI to support accounts payable and accounts receivable across vendor, freight, and inventory transactions. The role includes cross-training in both AP and AR in a fast-paced product-based environment.

The position offers $55,000–$60,000 per year, is full-time and on-site, with standard hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and opportunities for professional growth through cross-training.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related accounting support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with basic to advanced functions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices, matching to POs and receipts; investigate discrepancies.
• Audit freight invoices, process import-related transactions and landed costs, reconcile vendor statements.
• Prepare twice-monthly vendor payment runs and reconcile company credit card purchases.
• Apply customer payments to open invoices; research unapplied cash and short payments; manage retailer deductions and chargebacks.
• Monitor customer aging; follow up on past-due balances; assist with disputes resolution.
• Prepare reconciliations, schedules, and reports to support month-end close and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP Business One

ERP systems

Job description

City Personnel, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Providence, RI to support accounts payable and accounts receivable across vendor, freight, and inventory transactions. The role includes cross-training in both AP and AR in a fast-paced product-based environment.

The position offers $55,000–$60,000 per year, is full-time and on-site, with standard hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and opportunities for professional growth through cross-training.