Accounting Specialist

Job Purpose: The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing transactional accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), and maintaining financial records. This role plays a key part in ensuring the timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations while supporting financial reporting and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP) Management: Process vendor invoices, ensure accuracy, and match with purchase orders Manage payment schedules, process payments (wire transfers), and resolve discrepancies Maintain relationships with vendors and negotiate payment terms Accounts Receivable (AR) Management: Generate customer invoices based on contracts and agreements Process incoming payments and reconcile with outstanding receivables Follow up with customers on overdue invoices and implement collection strategies Review and reporting of A/R Aging Bank Reconciliation & Expense Management: Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accurate posting of transactions
• Reconcile credit card expenses, employee reimbursements, and travel expense reports General Accounting & Compliance: Maintain accurate records in Netsuite (ERP System), ensuring all transactions are properly documented Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and audit requirements

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AP/AR processes, reconciliations, and financial record-keeping Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for vendor and customer interactions Fluent in English written and spoken is a must