Accounting Specialist Job at Robert Half, Hartford, CT

  • Robert Half
  • Hartford, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a team in Hartford, Connecticut in a contract-to-permanent capacity. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling day-to-day transactions, account follow-up, and reconciliation work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming invoices, review payment details for accuracy, and process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner.

• Oversee accounts receivable activities, including issuing customer invoices and recording incoming payments correctly.

• Conduct follow-up with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies.

• Support billing and collections efforts by monitoring aged balances and communicating with clients regarding overdue accounts.

• Prepare and enter journal entries to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately within the general ledger.

• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain accurate cash records and account balances.

• Post payments and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts with attention to detail.

• Assist with general accounting tasks and reporting needs to support smooth daily financial operations

• Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of billing, payment posting, and collections processes.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and support routine accounting activities accurately.
• Experience performing account and bank reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear communication skills for coordinating with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Work at office

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