Accounting Specialist

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist in GLENARDEN, Maryland. The individual in this role will be responsible for reviewing, processing, and maintaining accounting documents and records. The role will also involve resolving accounting discrepancies and ensuring adherence to city policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Review accounting documents such as invoices, purchase orders, bills, and other documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policies and procedures
• Process various accounting documents including invoices, purchase orders, customer statements, and payroll documents
• Conduct research and gather information to support resulting products
• Maintain logs, files, and other accounting or fiscal records; set up, extract, post, adjust and reconcile entries to centralized accounting records
• Classify and code accounting transactions and understand office procedures relating to filing
• Research overdue invoices, missing codes, receipts or invoices or problems with misapplied payments
• Prepare reports on the status of accounts, contracts, fee receipts, entitlements and reimbursed programs, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accounts
• Operate computer and applicable software and a variety of other office machines to enter and retrieve a variety of data and to produce and/or process a variety of materials
• Ensure City's Workers Compensation records are current and process timely
• Utilize Accounting Software Systems, ERP
• Enterprise Resource Planning, Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Auditing, and Billing Functions as necessary.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role or relevant accounting position
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
• Ability to handle Accounting Functions effectively
• Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Knowledge in Auditing procedures and practices
• Competence in executing Billing Functions
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to continuous professional development.