Accounting Specialist

**Job Overview** We are seeking a highly skilled and detail\-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in financial concepts, GAAP, and accounting software, with experience in corporate accounting, non\-profit accounting, and regulatory reporting. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, supporting various financial functions including financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and auditing. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical skills, proficiency in financial analysis and cash flow analysis, and the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately. **Responsibilities** * Record journal entries and post to the general ledger. * Maintain accuracy of accounts through reconciliations. * Prepare adjusting entries for accruals, prepaids, and depreciation. * Generate and review Profit \& Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements. * Prepare Trial Balance and Adjusted Trial Balance. * Support management with variance analysis (budget vs. actual). * Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books. * Prepare documentation for audits, lenders, and tax filings. * Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies. * Create invoices and post sales receipts in Sage. * Record and reconcile customer payments and deposits. * Monitor Accounts Receivable and prepare A/R Aging reports. * Enter and process vendor bills for fixed and variable expenses. * Manage Accounts Payable and ensure timely payments. * Reconcile vendor accounts and maintain accurate records. **Required Skills** * Experience in Sage. * Strong understanding of the accounting cycle (journal entries \-\-\> financial statements). * Knowledge of payroll processing, A/P, A/R, and reconciliations. * Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports. * High attention to detail and accuracy. * Strong organizational and time\-management skills. * Excellent problem\-solving and analytical abilities. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel formula like Vlookup, Sumif, Pivot tables and IF functions. **Education \& Experience** * Bachelor's degree required * 1\-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience. * Hands\-on experience with Sage * Experience with payroll processing, A/P, and A/R and GL * Healthcare or service industry experience, a plus. Join our team as an Accounting Specialist to leverage your expertise in a collaborative environment that values precision, integrity, and continuous professional growth. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: From $66,560\.00 per year Work Location: In person