Description
Compute, record, and analyze financial transactions to maintain accurate ledgers and support core accounting operations. Perform full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting; verify data accuracy, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and assist with month-end close and audits.
- • Verify accuracy of entries, postings, and supporting documents.
- • Record and post transactions in ERP systems and general/subsidiary ledgers.
- • Prepare, review, and process vendor invoices and employee expenses.
- • Manage purchase orders and three-way match discrepancies.
- • Generate customer invoices and statements and apply cash receipts.
- • Monitor accounts receivable aging and perform collections follow-up.
- • Process accounts payable payments, including checks, ACH, and wires.
- • Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.
- • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
- • Compile and analyze reports on cash flow, AP/AR, P&L, and expenses.
- • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
- • Maintain chart of accounts and coding per GAAP and company policy.
- • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies and internal controls.
- • File sales/use tax, 1099s, and other regulatory forms.
- • Calculate amounts due, discounts, interest, allocations, and taxes.
- • Prepare deposit batches and transmit or deliver deposits.
- • Maintain vendor and customer master data.
- • Support budgeting and forecasting with data and schedules.
- • Track and reconcile fixed assets and depreciation.
- • Maintain inventory and cost records and support cost calculations.
- • Research and resolve discrepancies and variances.
- • Respond to internal and external inquiries on account activity.
- • Document processes and support audit requests with reconciliations and schedules.
- • Use spreadsheets and accounting software to analyze and report data.
- • Reconcile bank transactions and daily cash activity.
- • Prepare payroll inputs and reconcile payroll-related general ledger postings.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
