Financial Operations Specialist

**Job Overview** We are seeking a dynamic and detail\-oriented Financial Operations Specialist to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing core financial processes, ensuring accuracy in accounting records, and supporting compliance with industry standards and regulations. Your expertise will help streamline financial workflows, enhance data integrity, and contribute to the overall financial health of our organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills and financial software knowledge in a fast\-paced environment committed to excellence. **Responsibilities** * Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions using financial software such as Workday, Paychex, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, and QuickBooks. * Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger accounting to maintain precise financial records aligned with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and governmental accounting standards. * Process journal entries and conduct account analysis to support month\-end close activities and financial reporting. * Reconcile accounts receivable and payable, ensuring proper account classification and data entry accuracy while handling confidential information securely. * Assist with payroll management tasks including payroll data entry, payroll system administration, and compliance with tax regulations. * Support internal controls related to SOX (Sarbanes\-Oxley Act) compliance by documenting processes and conducting audits as needed. * Utilize advanced Excel data analysis skills for reporting, budgeting support, and financial data review to inform decision\-making. * Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and adherence to financial policies. * Handle customer service inquiries related to billing or account issues promptly and professionally. **Experience** * Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a strong understanding of corporate accounting practices and financial concepts. * Familiarity with various accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft or similar platforms is highly desirable. * Experience working with payroll systems like ADP or UltiPro is preferred. * Knowledge of governmental accounting standards or non\-profit accounting is a plus. * Demonstrated ability to perform detailed account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, and double\-entry bookkeeping accurately. * Strong numeracy skills combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—for data analysis and reporting purposes. * Prior exposure to public accounting or financial services environments will be advantageous. * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Join us as a F