Bookkeeping Specialist
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Full Time
1 day ago
No H1B
Key skills
RLeadershipBudgetingCommunicationSales
About this role
Our client is a growing, values-driven organization built on financial discipline, operational excellence, and long-term stability. We believe strong businesses are built on accurate numbers, clear reporting, and proactive decision-making.
As our client continues to grow, they are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Bookkeeping Specialist who takes pride in creating financial clarity and supporting leadership with timely, decision-ready information.
If you enjoy bringing structure to financial processes, thrive in a hands-on role, and want to contribute directly to the success of a growing company, we would love to meet you.
Position Overview
The Bookkeeping Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization. This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, consistent reconciliations, and accurate reporting using Sage 50 (Peachtree).
This role requires more than transaction entry, it requires ownership, accountability, and the ability to ensure leadership has clean, reliable financial data to drive business decisions.
As our client continues to grow, they are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Bookkeeping Specialist who takes pride in creating financial clarity and supporting leadership with timely, decision-ready information.
If you enjoy bringing structure to financial processes, thrive in a hands-on role, and want to contribute directly to the success of a growing company, we would love to meet you.
Position Overview
The Bookkeeping Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization. This position is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, consistent reconciliations, and accurate reporting using Sage 50 (Peachtree).
This role requires more than transaction entry, it requires ownership, accountability, and the ability to ensure leadership has clean, reliable financial data to drive business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in Peachtree Sage 50
- Record and reconcile daily financial transactions, including: (Sales, Purchases, Receipts, Payments)
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare regular bank and account reconciliations for audit
- Ensure transactions are properly coded and supported with documentation
- Prepare and distribute financial reports on a: (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual basis)
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Identify discrepancies, trends, or concerns and escalate to management as needed
- Maintain financial data in a clear, organized, and audit-ready format
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Peachtree Sage 50
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and managerial/financial reporting
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with managerial accounting concepts
- Ability to explain financial information to non-financial team members in plain language
- Experience supporting small-to-mid-sized business operations
- Experience with customer service communications with regard to A/R collections