Senior Accounting Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support financial reporting processes. Your expertise will drive accuracy in financial data management, streamline accounting operations, and contribute to the organization’s financial health. This position offers an exciting opportunity to mentor junior staff, enhance your technical skills, and make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization committed to transparency and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Vendor invoices, coding, reconciliations, payment scheduling and a reliable weekly payment recommendation.
• Aging, collections, disputed balances, customer payment commitments and accountability for collecting past-due balances.
• Daily transaction accuracy, reconciliations, month-end support .
• Weekly cash requirements, A/P and A/R status, exceptions and timely responses required.
• Support internal audits and external audits by preparing documentation and ensuring adherence to policies.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting functions.
• Must be able to speak and write fluently in both Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor invoices, account coding, payment scheduling, customer collections, and aging reports.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and standard accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, resolve account variances, and recommend process improvements.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with vendors, customers, internal departments, and management.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive financial information with integrity.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the finance team and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Accounting : 2 years (Required)

Language

• Bilingual (Preferred)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Required)