AR/AP Accounting Specialist

BizTech Staffing; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BizTech Staffing is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist in Shelby, NC to own accounts payable and accounts receivable processing and support month-end close. This role suits a self-directed problem solver who enjoys digging into historical data to find and fix discrepancies.

The role focuses on applying payments, reconciling AR, processing vendor invoices, and supporting audits while improving accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business, or 5+ years of AP/AR experience.
• Strong reconciliation skills and working knowledge of GAAP.
• ERP experience, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent accuracy, organization and communication.

Responsibilities

• Post and apply customer payments, resolve unapplied cash, and reconcile AR aging.
• Follow up with customers on past-due balances.
• Process and code vendor invoices, match them to purchase orders, and run weekly payments (check, ACH, wire).
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order and payment discrepancies.
• Perform customer, vendor and general ledger reconciliations, and support month-end close and audits.
• Help document and improve accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Reconciliation skills

Excel

Communication

Accuracy & organization

AP/AR experience (5+ years)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced, detail-driven Accounting Specialist to own accounts receivable and accounts payable processing and support month-end close. This role suits a self-directed problem solver who enjoys digging into historical data to find and fix discrepancies.

What You Do

• Post and apply customer payments, resolve unapplied cash, and reconcile AR aging
• Follow up with customers on past-due balances
• Process and code vendor invoices, match them to purchase orders, and run weekly payments (check, ACH, wire)
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order and payment discrepancies
• Perform customer, vendor and general ledger reconciliations, and support month-end close and audits
• Help document and improve accounting processes and controls

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business, or 5+ years of AP and AR experience
• Strong reconciliation skills and working knowledge of GAAP
• ERP experience, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent accuracy, organization and communication