Job Description

Requirements and responsibilities

Accounting Specialist

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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

Key Skills & 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 is a must, any other language is a plus