Posted August 12, 2026
Accounting Specialist
The ZLC Group CPAs LLC
Buffalo, NY, US
Full Time
23USD - 26USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
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
%CF; Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing
%CF; Manage accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, customer receipts, and account follow-up
%CF; Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations
%CF; Prepare and post routine journal entries under guidance from senior staff
%CF; Support month-end and year-end close by organizing records and resolving outstanding items
%CF; Maintain organized, accurate records of accounting transactions and supporting documentation
%CF; Assist with compiling financial information for budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation
%CF; Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal staff to resolve account questions
Qualifications
%CF; Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (Bachelor's a plus, but not required)
%CF; 1–3 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable experience
%CF; Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel; exposure to Thomson Reuter/Ultra Tax is a plus)
%CF; Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations
%CF; Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines
%CF; Clear written and verbal communication skills
%CF; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
%CF; Prior experience with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment
%CF; Experience supporting month-end close processes
What We Offer
%CF; Competitive Salary
%CF; Health, dental, and vision insurance
%CF; Company matched 401(k) Plan
%CF; Vacation Pay, Sick Pay and Paid Holidays
%CF; Flexible scheduling options, with half day Fridays during the summer
%CF; Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Cancer, and Life Insurance
%CF; Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities to grow within the accounting department
- 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
%CF; Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing
%CF; Manage accounts receivable activity, including invoicing, customer receipts, and account follow-up
%CF; Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations
%CF; Prepare and post routine journal entries under guidance from senior staff
%CF; Support month-end and year-end close by organizing records and resolving outstanding items
%CF; Maintain organized, accurate records of accounting transactions and supporting documentation
%CF; Assist with compiling financial information for budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation
%CF; Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal staff to resolve account questions
Qualifications
%CF; Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (Bachelor's a plus, but not required)
%CF; 1–3 years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable/receivable experience
%CF; Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel; exposure to Thomson Reuter/Ultra Tax is a plus)
%CF; Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliations
%CF; Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet recurring deadlines
%CF; Clear written and verbal communication skills
%CF; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred
%CF; Prior experience with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable in a fast-paced environment
%CF; Experience supporting month-end close processes
What We Offer
%CF; Competitive Salary
%CF; Health, dental, and vision insurance
%CF; Company matched 401(k) Plan
%CF; Vacation Pay, Sick Pay and Paid Holidays
%CF; Flexible scheduling options, with half day Fridays during the summer
%CF; Voluntary Benefits – Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Cancer, and Life Insurance
%CF; Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities to grow within the accounting department
