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Description

Robert Half is partnering with a Fredonia area company in the recruiting for a detail-driven Accounting Specialist with expertise in full-cycle AP including prepaid expenses, debits and credits, accrual accounting, and bank account reconciliations. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to the accounting team by ensuring accurate financial recording, reporting, and compliance. This individual will possess excellent organizational skills, proficiency in ERP systems, and a strong understanding of the AP cycle.

This is a permanent placement opportunity offering full benefits package including annual bonus eligibility, 401k matching and flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process vendor invoices accurately and ensure proper coding and approvals.

+ Verify invoice details, including matching purchase orders and receipts.

+ Maintain the AP ledger to track payments and outstanding balances.

+ Track and monitor prepaid expenses to ensure accurate monthly amortization.

+ Set up prepaid schedules and reconcile balances with the general ledger.

+ Prepare monthly accruals for expenses not yet invoiced, ensuring accurate period-end reporting.

+ Monitor and adjust accrual balances as necessary to reflect changing expense patterns.

+ Perform accounting entries involving debits and credits across multiple accounts.

+ Ensure proper coding and allocation of all transactions, adhering to accounting best practices.

+ Regularly reconcile all bank accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

+ Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items, including missing or incorrect transactions.

+ Maintain records of reconciliations for auditing purposes.

+ Verify, correct, post, and reconcile accounts to maintain an accurate general ledger.

+ Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all required entries are completed.

+ Work closely with other members of the accounting department to streamline workflows and improve efficiencies.

+ Provide audit support by furnishing reconciliations and documentation for prepaid expenses and accruals.

Requirements

+ Associate degree in accounting or business related field required

+ Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience, with strong full-cycle AP experience

+ Strong familiarity with debits and credits and their application in general ledger accounting

+ Proficiency in ERP systems

+ Proficient Excel skills for reconciliation purposes.

+ Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

+ Effective communication skills for team collaboration and vendor coordination.

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