Finance Specialist

JAS Recruitment; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical plan

Job summary

JAS Recruitment seeks a Financial Specialist (AP, GL) to support the CFO in general accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable. Responsibilities include full-cycle AP, invoice processing, PO matching, vendor management, payment processing, reconciliations, and month-end close in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and Excel proficient, with AS degree and 3+ years in accounting/AR/AP and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, AR/AP.
• Experience using an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing.
• Entering and uploading invoices into accounting software.
• Processing invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintaining invoice copies, purchase orders and approvals.
• Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Communicating with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests and inquiries.
• Providing supporting documentation for audits.
• Assisting with month-end closing.
• Researching and resolving accounts payable or accounts receivable issues with customers or vendors.
• Updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Maintaining cash applications, account reconciliations and chargebacks.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Detail-oriented

Excel proficiency

Education

AS Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Financial Specialist Position (AP, GL)

The Financial Specialist will work closely with the CFO to support general accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable. Responsibilities will include full-cycle AP, invoice processing, PO matching, vendor management, payment processing, account reconciliations, month-end close support, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, proficient in Excel and accounting systems, and comfortable resolving discrepancies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Financial Specialist Position (AP, GL)

The Financial Specialist will work closely with the CFO to support general accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on Accounts Payable. Responsibilities will include full-cycle AP, invoice processing, PO matching, vendor management, payment processing, account reconciliations, month-end close support, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, proficient in Excel and accounting systems, and comfortable resolving discrepancies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Scope:

• Reviewing invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing
• Entering and uploading invoices into accounting software
• Processing invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner
• Maintaining invoice copies, purchase orders and approvals
• Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues
• Communicating with vendors regarding payment status, invoice requests and inquiries as needed
• Providing supporting documentation for audits
• Assisting with month-end closing
• Researching and resolving accounts payable or accounts receivable issues with customers or vendors
• Updating and reconciling the sub-ledger to the general ledger
• Maintaining cash applications, account reconciliations and chargebacks

Requirements:

• AS Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or similar
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, AR/AP
• Experience using an ERP system

#Onsite

This is a full time permanent position offering a compensation range between 60k - 78k, dependent on candidate experience and education levels. This role offers a robust medical plan, 401k match and additional fringe benefits.