Halo Recruiting
(Remote) About The Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Specialist to support our accounting team with day-to-day transactional accounting activities. This role will primarily focus on General Ledger (GL) accounting , including cash reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet support, and month-end close activities. As business needs allow, the Accounting Specialist will also assist with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, intermediate Excel skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Close (Primary Focus) Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time. Perform daily and monthly cash and bank reconciliations. Support balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies. Accounts Payable Support Process and review non-PO invoices. Maintain vendor documentation and supporting records. Assist with invoice coding and payment support. Ensure AP documentation is complete and organized. Accounts Receivable Support Generate and distribute customer statements. Support AR documentation and record maintenance. Assist with customer account reconciliations as needed. Reporting & Administrative Support Maintain organized accounting files and documentation. Assist with audit requests and financial reporting support. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure financial accuracy. Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience , preferably supporting full-cycle accounting functions. Strong understanding of: General Ledger accounting Journal entries Bank and cash reconciliations Balance sheet reconciliations Month-end close processes Experience supporting Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable is preferred. Experience using any ERP or accounting software (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.). ERP platform is transferable. Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Intermediate Excel Skills (Required) Candidates should be comfortable using Excel for accounting, reporting, and data analysis, including: Formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX, IF/IFS, SUMIF/SUMIFS, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, basic text and date functions. Data Management: Sort/filter, Excel Tables, remove duplicates, conditional formatting, data validation, worksheet protection, and Power Query Reporting: PivotTables, PivotCharts, charts, dashboards, named ranges, freeze panes, print setup, and managing multiple worksheets Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations. Experience working in a remote environment. Familiarity with accounting documentation and audit support
Halo Recruiting
