Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)

The Panther Group

Norwood, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$26

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Administrative Skills, Billing, Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Management, Database Technology, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Manufacturing, Microsoft Dynamics, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Past Due Accounts, Payment Posting, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Sales Management, Small Business, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Norwood, MA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)

Position Overview:
The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily accounting operations during a maternity leave coverage in the Norwood, MA area. This individual will be responsible for managing the AP and AR process, monitoring outstanding balances, following up with customers and vendors regarding payments, posting transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate will come from a professional office environment and have prior experience handling both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Candidates from a variety of industries are welcome, including construction, manufacturing, service, or small business environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities
Track, post, and reconcile incoming and outgoing payments
Contact customers regarding outstanding balances and collections activity
Follow established procedures for delinquent accounts, including 30-, 60-, and 90-day follow-up processes
Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and account discrepancies
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to financial transactions
Generate and review reports for payment tracking and account management
Extract information from the company's proprietary system and work extensively within Excel
Process and upload financial information into Microsoft Dynamics for tracking, payment posting, and General Ledger purposes
Assist with month-end accounting activities as needed
Support other accounting and administrative functions as assigned

Technical Skills / Systems & Software:

Microsoft Dynamics
Excel (required)
Proprietary legacy database system used for customer information and reporting

Qualifications:

Prior experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable required
Strong collections and customer communication skills
Ability to manage a high volume of outreach and follow-up activities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple accounts and tasks simultaneously
Comfortable working with Excel and accounting software systems
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment

Pay Rate Range: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

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About the Company

The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise.

COMPANY SIZE

20 to 49 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1992

WEBSITE

http://thepanthergrp.com