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Compensation: To $32/hr.
Job Overview – Accounting Specialist – 33534
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist whose primary responsibilities include managing accounts payable and performing bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, streamline payment processes, and maintain strong vendor relationships. This role is vital to the smooth financial operations of our organization and will work closely with the accounting team to support month-end closings and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Management:
Education & Experience:
Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria:
Workplace Policy:
Seniority Level: Associate
Linked In Poster:
Job Overview – Accounting Specialist – 33534
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist whose primary responsibilities include managing accounts payable and performing bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, streamline payment processes, and maintain strong vendor relationships. This role is vital to the smooth financial operations of our organization and will work closely with the accounting team to support month-end closings and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Management:
- Process and verify invoices, expense reports, and payment requests in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate payment records.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor files and manage communications regarding payment statuses.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations to verify accuracy between company records and bank statements.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Document reconciliation processes and findings to support audits and financial reviews.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare supporting documentation for financial audits.
- Collaborate with the accounting team to enhance internal controls and improve processes.
- Utilize accounting software and maintain accurate data entry and filing systems.
- Provide support to the broader finance team as needed.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience in accounts payable and bank reconciliations is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and external partners.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze financial discrepancies and implement solutions.
Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time employee (30 weekly hours/ 130 hours per month) to be eligible
- Medical plan offered is BCBSNC Blue Options PPO
- Premiums will be pre-taxed
- Sherpa pays a portion of the Employee only premium for medical
- 90 day waiting period from date of hire
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
- Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
- Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Workplace Policy:
Seniority Level: Associate
Linked In Poster:
Salary : $32
