Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join an automotive organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting activity with direct interaction across clients and internal teams. The position focuses on receivables, billing accuracy, and selected payables support while helping strengthen financial operations in a collaborative, onsite environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including preparing customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and supporting timely payment collection.
• Enter billing and invoice information accurately into internal systems and customer portals to maintain complete and up-to-date records.
• Communicate with clients regarding account questions, payment follow-up, and billing matters in a thorough and service-oriented manner.
• Assist with accounts payable processing and gradually take ownership of routine AP tasks under the guidance of the team lead.
• Reconcile account activity and investigate discrepancies to improve accuracy across billing and accounting records.
• Partner with the accounting manager and cross-functional colleagues to support daily accounting operations and resolve transactional issues.
• Help improve consistency in financial workflows as responsibilities are brought back in-house and operational practices are refined.
• Provide dependable administrative and transactional accounting support while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-moving setting.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, or billing-related work.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, account reconciliation, and general accounting procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence interacting directly with clients and internal stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial data and transaction entry.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on time-sensitive tasks.
• Comfortable learning and using ERP or industry-specific accounting systems.
• Experience in an office-based accounting environment; automotive industry exposure is helpful but not required.

Compensation

$22.00-$26.00 Hourly

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