Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Accounting Specialist | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time Accounting Specialist role at Robert Half, located in Hyattsville, Maryland. Robert Half is globally recognized as the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, adept at connecting highly qualified job seekers to exceptional opportunities within reputable companies. This Accounting Specialist position is critically important for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a growing team, specifically focusing on the meticulous maintenance of accurate financial records and the efficient processing of various transactions. Furthermore, the role plays a key part in helping to ensure timely payment and billing activities are consistently managed. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, hands-on accounting support experience, and confidence in utilizing QuickBooks.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Hyattsville, MD
• Mission: To support daily financial operations by maintaining accurate records, processing transactions efficiently, and ensuring timely payment and billing activity for a growing team.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Vendor Bills and Reimbursements: Accurately process vendor bills and employee reimbursement requests, ensuring all transactions are handled with timely follow-through.
• Manage Customer Invoicing and Collections: Prepare and issue customer invoices, actively monitoring account activity to support prompt collections and ensure financial health.
• Maintain Financial Records: Record financial transactions and ensure organized accounting data is maintained for comprehensive reporting and audit readiness.
• Reconcile Accounts and Resolve Issues: Regularly reconcile various accounts, investigate any discrepancies thoroughly, and efficiently resolve payment or billing issues as they arise.
• Utilize Accounting Systems and Communicate: Enter financial information into systems like QuickBooks for bookkeeping, and communicate with stakeholders regarding account status.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess at least two years of experience in an accounting clerk, accounting support, or a similar finance-related role, indicating a solid foundation in financial operations.
• Experience: Demonstrated practical experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities is required. This includes prior experience processing a variety of invoices and maintaining organized financial documentation for record-keeping and easy retrieval.
• Skills: Proficiency using QuickBooks for transaction entry, comprehensive account maintenance, and performing basic bookkeeping tasks is essential. The role demands strong data entry skills paired with a high level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail. Additionally, clear written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective coordination with vendors, customers, and internal staff, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and consistently follow established accounting procedures.