Oversee daily accounting operations with primary responsibility for payroll administration and ownership of accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable processes
Monitor multi-entity accounts receivable aging reports and identify overdue accounts
Contact clients regarding outstanding balances
Record all collection activities within accounting and ERP systems
Apply payments and reconcile customer accounts
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies
Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
Post, verify, and allocate daily financial transactions
Administer semi-monthly and monthly payroll cycles across the US, Canada, and UK
Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws and reporting deadlines

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of bookkeeping and/or accounting operations experience
Demonstrated payroll processing experience across multiple jurisdictions
Strong understanding of general ledger, AR, AP, and reconciliation principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or equivalent
Familiarity with ERP systems
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Professional, tactful, and customer-focused communication style
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Accounting Specialist – AR/AP, Payroll

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