Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to provide part-time support for core accounting operations in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity offers 25 hours per week in a detail-focused managed services environment, with remote work available on Mondays and Fridays. The position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting billing and payment workflows, and helping keep day-to-day accounting activities running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a steady volume of vendor invoices and complete accounts payable processing with accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare client invoices, oversee recurring billing activities, and help ensure charges are issued correctly.

• Track outstanding receivables and follow up with customers to support timely payment collection.

• Respond to customer and vendor questions related to invoices, payment status, and account discrepancies in a courteous and accurate manner.

• Maintain organized financial records through precise data entry and consistent documentation practices.

• Reconcile bank activity, customer balances, vendor statements, and general ledger accounts to confirm financial accuracy.

• Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues promptly to minimize outstanding discrepancies.

• Build and update reporting in Microsoft Excel, including the use of Pivot Tables and Macros for analysis and tracking.

• Assist with month-end close tasks, reporting needs, and additional accounting projects as priorities arise.

• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to record transactions and maintain reliable accounting data.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting support experience covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and reconciliations.

• Recent hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is required.

• Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities, including Pivot Tables and Macros.

• Practical experience with invoicing, collections, and customer account follow-up.

• High level of accuracy in data entry with strong attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to customer and vendor interactions.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and perform well in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

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