Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Galveston, Texas in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position supports essential financial operations by managing billing activity, maintaining accurate accounting records, and helping keep payables and receivables on track. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, works confidently with high-volume transactions, and contributes to an efficient month-end close process.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor payments accurately and on schedule while maintaining complete accounts payable documentation.
• Manage customer invoicing and collections activity to support timely accounts receivable performance.
• Prepare and issue a high volume of invoices with close attention to billing accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable financial records.
• Enter financial data into accounting systems with a high level of precision and consistency.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks by organizing supporting records and helping validate transactions.
• Support day-to-day accounting operations by maintaining organized files and responding to routine financial inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of billing processes, invoicing practices, and general accounting support.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and identify variances with accuracy.
• Comfortable managing high-volume transaction processing in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and record integrity.
• Detail-oriented approach with solid organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with standard accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Compensation

$26.60-$30.80 Hourly

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