Accounting Specialist Amherst

The ZLC Group CPAs LLC

Accounting Specialist

Full Time • Amherst
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the Role

The Accounting Specialist supports core day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger support. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on, detail-focused accounting work and wants to build a stable, long-term career in accounting operations. 


Key Responsibilities

●       Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing

●       Manage accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, customer receipts, and account follow-up

●       Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations

●       Prepare and post routine journal entries under guidance from senior staff

●       Support month-end and year-end close by organizing records and resolving outstanding items

●       Maintain organized, accurate records of accounting transactions and supporting documentation

●       Assist with compiling financial information for budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation

●       Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal staff to resolve account questions


Qualifications

●       Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (Bachelor's a plus, but not required)

●       1–3 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable experience

●       Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel; exposure to Thomson Reuter/Ultra Tax is a plus)

●       Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations

●       Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines

●       Clear written and verbal communication skills

●       Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


Preferred

●       Prior experience with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment

●       Experience supporting month-end close processes


What We Offer

●       Competitive Salary

●       Health, dental, and vision insurance

●       Company matched 401(k) Plan

●       Vacation Pay, Sick Pay and Paid Holidays

●       Flexible scheduling options, with half day Fridays during the summer

●       Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Cancer, and Life Insurance

●       Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities to grow within the accounting department
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year




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