Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Job Type: Contract, Month-to-Month
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 4 days per week
Hours: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or On-Site – Flexible
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a well-rounded Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations while assisting with an ongoing ERP implementation. The company is transitioning from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite, and this individual will help maintain accurate accounting processes while supporting implementation, data cleanup, and system transition activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, AP close processes, month-end support, and journal entries. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and familiarity with the AP close process are required. NetSuite experience and tax filing knowledge are preferred.

This is a contract, month-to-month opportunity with potential for the position to transition into a direct-hire role based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities while supporting the ERP implementation.
• Enter and process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices.
• Assist with the AP close process and month-end accounting activities.
• Prepare, review, and enter journal entries.
• Assist with reviewing and purging outdated or unnecessary accounting data.
• Support data cleanup and migration efforts as the company transitions from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite.
• Review accounting records and journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Support the accounting team with implementation-related projects and process improvements.
• Assist with tax filing activities, as needed.
• Perform other accounting duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on accounting experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online – Required.
• Familiarity with the Accounts Payable close process – Required.
• Experience with AP and AR processes.
• Experience with month-end accounting activities and journal entries.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities while supporting a system implementation.
• Comfortable working in a changing and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite or another ERP system.
• Previous experience supporting an ERP implementation or accounting system conversion.
• Experience with tax filings.
• Experience with data cleanup or migration.

Additional Information

The company is currently undergoing an ERP implementation, transitioning from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite. This position will support both ongoing accounting needs and implementation-related projects, with the goal of completing the implementation by approximately September.

The assignment is expected to be month-to-month, depending on business needs and the progress of the ERP implementation. There is potential for the position to transition into a direct-hire opportunity in the future.

The schedule is Monday–Thursday, four days per week, with flexible hours of either 8:30 AM–4:30 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The position may be hybrid or on-site, with flexibility based on the needs of the team. The Senior Accounting Manager works a hybrid schedule and does not expect this individual to be in the office every day.