Accounting Specialist

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for an Accounting Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will possess 2+ years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience and 1+ years of Accounts Receivable experience. The emphasis for this position is on handling AP, however this is a dual role. If you enjoy clerical accounting duties and are looking for a long-term position, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Our client is family-centric, accommodating with start/end times, prioritize team play at all levels and a majority of the employees have been with the company for over 10 years!

The salary range for this job is $45k-60k, depending on experience.

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Invoice processing, approvals, and payments
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely payments to vendors
• Resolve any AP-related discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries
• Monitor and manage AP aging reports
• Invoicing, customer payments, and collection calls
• Support the reconciliation of customer accounts
• Perform clerical accounting tasks, including filing, record keeping, and data entry
• Assist with month-end closing and account reconciliations
• Work closely with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records

The Accounting Specialist will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
• 1+ year of Accounts Receivable experience preferred
• Must be self-motivated, a team player and able to work independently
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills