We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support a busy finance team within the education sector. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, a careful eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. The position plays a key role in day-to-day financial operations, including payables, reconciliations, payroll support, and close activities, while helping maintain organized records and dependable reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage high-volume accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and processed accurately within established deadlines.<br>• Coordinate regular payment cycles, including check processing and related verification steps to maintain proper financial controls.<br>• Support month-end accounting tasks by preparing payables-related entries, reviewing outstanding items, and helping complete closing activities on schedule.<br>• Reconcile activity and bank accounts with precision, investigate discrepancies, and maintain reliable documentation for reporting purposes.<br>• Review purchasing card transactions for policy compliance, identify coding errors, and work with stakeholders to resolve exceptions promptly.<br>• Provide assistance with payroll processing to help ensure accurate pay practices and alignment with organizational standards.<br>• Organize financial records and schedules needed for month-end, year-end, and audit support, helping the department remain audit-ready.<br>• Apply and reinforce chart of accounts standards to promote consistency in financial coding and reporting across transactions.<br>• Partner with internal teams and external vendors on purchase order system rollout activities and related accounting workflow support.