Accounting Specialist
Keiter CPAs, Glen Allen, VA, United States
The Accounting Specialist manages the firm’s disbursement functions for all Keiter-related entities, with primary responsibility for accounts payable, expense payable, and payroll processing. This role supports the internal accounting function by recording daily bank activity, entering month-end general ledger entries, performing reconciliations, scanning and depositing checks, and preparing required reports and analyses.
Key responsibilities include processing vendor and employee payments, reviewing and accurately coding expenditures by general ledger account and cost center, and ensuring expenses are properly reflected in the firm’s financial records. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for enforcing compliance with firm policies related to disbursement processes and recommending improvements as needed. This position also serves as a point of contact for vendor inquiries and internal stakeholders, responding in a timely, professional manner.
In addition, the Accounting Specialist processes semi-monthly payroll, stays current on payroll legislation and tax changes, prepares annual 1099s, supports corporate credit card reconciliations, and assists with budgeting for select firm-level expense lines. The role requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive financial, payroll, and employee information. The Accounting Specialist is expected to be a subject matter expert in disbursement policies and procedures and to proactively identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvements.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Preferred
Associates or better in Accounting or related field.
Associates or better in Business Administration or related field.
Experience
Preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably with a focus on accounts payable and/or expense payable
Hands‑on experience with payroll processing and general ledger activities
Experience performing reconciliations and working with multiple accounts or entities
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Key responsibilities include processing vendor and employee payments, reviewing and accurately coding expenditures by general ledger account and cost center, and ensuring expenses are properly reflected in the firm’s financial records. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for enforcing compliance with firm policies related to disbursement processes and recommending improvements as needed. This position also serves as a point of contact for vendor inquiries and internal stakeholders, responding in a timely, professional manner.
In addition, the Accounting Specialist processes semi-monthly payroll, stays current on payroll legislation and tax changes, prepares annual 1099s, supports corporate credit card reconciliations, and assists with budgeting for select firm-level expense lines. The role requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive financial, payroll, and employee information. The Accounting Specialist is expected to be a subject matter expert in disbursement policies and procedures and to proactively identify opportunities for automation and workflow improvements.
Qualifications
Education
Required
High School or better.
Preferred
Associates or better in Accounting or related field.
Associates or better in Business Administration or related field.
Experience
Preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably with a focus on accounts payable and/or expense payable
Hands‑on experience with payroll processing and general ledger activities
Experience performing reconciliations and working with multiple accounts or entities
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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