Accounting Specialist

Robert Half • Kings Mountain, NC • 1d ago

Description We are looking for a dependable Accounting Specialist to join our team in Kings Mountain, North Carolina in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports daily accounting operations with a strong focus on payables, receivables, rent collections, and month-end activities. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable communicating with tenants and vendors, and able to manage deadlines in an onsite office environment. Success in this role requires solid Excel skills, accuracy in financial processing, and a consistent, reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring invoices, payments, and incoming funds are processed accurately and on schedule.

Monitor rent payments for residential sites, follow up with tenants regarding outstanding balances, and respond to questions related to notices and collections.

Process recurring vendor and utility payments, including a large monthly volume of tenant-related utility bills.

Prepare journal entries, support accrual accounting tasks, and assist with monthly closing procedures to maintain timely and accurate financial records.

Complete bank reconciliations and review account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Maintain leave-time records manually, ensuring employee time-off balances are tracked accurately outside the accounting system.

Support daily closing activities and end-of-month financial tasks in coordination with internal staff and external accounting support.

Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to organize data, analyze transactions, and create useful financial reports. Requirements - Experience handling both accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in an accounting or bookkeeping setting.

Working knowledge of billing, account reconciliation, journal entries, and general accounting procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas and pivot tables.

Ability to manage collections activity effectively, including direct communication with tenants regarding rent balances.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to keep up with recurring financial deadlines and month-end responsibilities.

Dependable attendance, punctuality, and reliable transportation for a fully onsite schedule.

Clear, detail-oriented communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented office environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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