Accounting Specialist Job at Beneficial Talent Source in Fairfield

What You’ll Do:

• Own the Full AP/AR Process – From processing vendor invoices to issuing timely payments and generating daily customer invoices, you’ll keep our financial engine running.

• Solve Problems, Fast – Match invoices to purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, and ensure every transaction is accurate and approved.

• Drive Payment Excellence – Ensure vendors are paid on time and customer accounts are billed and collected with efficiency and care.

• Keep the Books Clean – Maintain up-to-date and reconciled vendor and customer records, and support accurate month-end accruals.

• Be a Reporting Pro – Assist with financial reporting, aging reports, and ad-hoc analysis that drive business decisions.

• Support ERP Success – Play a key role in implementing and navigating our new Epicor ERP system for a modernized accounting workflow.

• Team Up and Take Initiative – Work independently and collaboratively within a supportive, fast-moving manufacturing environment.

• 3–5 years of AP/AR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similar high-volume setting

• Solid knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledger processes

• Experience with ERP systems—Epicor or SAGE a plus!

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• High attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and solid organizational habits

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving

• Familiarity with electronic payment processing and 1099 reporting

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor’s degree a plus)

• Experience with report generation and analysis using accounting software