Accounting Specialist

The ZLC Group CPAs LLC

Accounting Specialist

Town of Amherst, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    About the Role

    The Accounting Specialist supports core day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger support. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-focused accounting work and wants to build a stable, long-term career in accounting operations.

    Key Responsibilities

    ● Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing

    ● Manage accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, customer receipts, and account follow-up

    ● Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations

    ● Prepare and post routine journal entries under guidance from senior staff

    ● Support month-end and year-end close by organizing records and resolving outstanding items

    ● Maintain organized, accurate records of accounting transactions and supporting documentation

    ● Assist with compiling financial information for budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation

    ● Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal staff to resolve account questions

    Qualifications

    ● Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (Bachelor's a plus, but not required)

    ● 1–3 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable experience

    ● Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel; exposure to Thomson Reuter/Ultra Tax is a plus)

    ● Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations

    ● Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines

    ● Clear written and verbal communication skills

    ● Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

    Preferred

    ● Prior experience with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment

    ● Experience supporting month-end close processes

    What We Offer

    ● Competitive Salary

    ● Health, dental, and vision insurance

    ● Company matched 401(k) Plan

    ● Vacation Pay, Sick Pay and Paid Holidays

    ● Flexible scheduling options, with half day Fridays during the summer

    ● Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Cancer, and Life Insurance

    ● Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities to grow within the accounting department