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Robert Half Accounting Specialist in Chesapeake, Virginia
Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for an Accounting Specialist in Chesapeake, Virginia. As the Accounting Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team, handling a range of duties from maintaining financial records and processing accounts payable and receivable, to assisting with payroll and preparing various reports. This role plays a critical function within our multi-entity construction business.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the maintenance of financial records for numerous entities, ensuring accuracy and appropriate general ledger coding.
• Assist in the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports.
• Process and manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Handle bi-weekly payroll activities.
• Regularly update and manage customer and vendor files.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and balances on a regular basis.
• Follow up on clients with outstanding balances to ensure timely payment.
• Update and maintain accurate customer credit records.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks Online, and QuickBooks Desktop for various accounting tasks.
• Scan and update files as necessary to ensure all documents are up-to-date and properly filed. Requirements • Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting role
• Proficient in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with General Ledger
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online for accounting operations
• Experience in using QuickBooks for financial tasks and activities
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