Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support daily financial operations for a busy manufacturing organization in Franklin, New Hampshire. This role focuses on keeping payables and receivables accurate, up to date, and aligned with company policies while contributing to strong cash management and timely month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings a careful approach to transaction processing, works well under deadlines, and collaborates effectively with internal teams as well as external customers and vendors.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring each transaction is reviewed, coded correctly, and entered within required timelines.
• Verify billing documents against purchase orders and receiving records, and address inconsistencies before payment is released.
• Coordinate recurring payment cycles through electronic payments, wire transfers, and checks while maintaining complete supporting documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements, maintain supplier files including tax documentation, and assist with year-end 1099 reporting activities.
• Create and distribute customer invoices, record incoming payments from multiple channels, and keep account activity current and accurate.
• Review customer and vendor aging reports, investigate outstanding balances, and follow up to resolve overdue, disputed, or misapplied items.
• Partner with sales, customer service, and other internal departments to address billing questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies.
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules, and help align AP and AR subledgers with the general ledger during close.
• Contribute to audit preparation, internal control documentation, management reporting, and process improvement efforts that enhance accuracy and efficiency.• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to process large transaction volumes with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working in accounting or ERP systems; background with manufacturing-related platforms is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of core accounting practices, reconciliations, and internal control expectations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data review tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.