Accounting Specialist

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist is a hands-on accounting position responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations. The role works closely with the Accounting Manager and accounting team on accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer invoicing, cash activity, reconciliations, and month-end support. A key expectation of the position is to maintain effective cross-training and backup coverage across the department.

Key Responsibilities

- Process accounts payable activities, including invoice review, payment preparation, vendor reconciliations, and resolution of billing discrepancies.

- Support accounts receivable activities, including collection follow-up, customer account research, reconciliations, and resolution of past-due balances.

- Support the customer invoicing process, including invoice preparation, review, distribution, and resolution of billing issues.

- Perform cash-handling and deposit activities, cash reconciliations, and coordination with banking and cash-handling vendors.

- Prepare GL account reconciliations and assist with month-end accounting activities, supporting schedules, and routine reporting.

- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and other day-to-day accounting issues.

- Work closely with the Accounting Manager and accounting team to learn key processes and maintain effective cross-training and backup coverage.

- Crosstrain on payroll processing to provide backup coverage for the team.

- Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

- 3+ years of accounting experience in a hands-on role supporting multiple accounting functions required.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting processes.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/SUMIF, and formula-based reconciliations.

- Experience with accounting or ERP systems required; experience with Sage accounting software strongly preferred.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Ability to research and resolve issues independently while communicating effectively with team members, customers, and vendors.

- Comfort working in a small accounting team where responsibilities are shared and cross-training is expected.

Monumental Markets is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.