Key Responsibilities<br> Maintain and reconcile inventory balances, including raw materials, WIP, and finished<br>goods<br> Perform monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations; research and resolve<br>variances<br> Analyze inventory movements, usage, and adjustments to ensure accurate costing<br> Support standard cost updates, inventory roll-forwards, and periodic physical inventory<br>counts<br> Prepare journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production activity<br> Assist with month-end and year-end close activities<br> Support audits by providing documentation and analysis related to inventory and cost<br>accounts<br> Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to address inventory<br>discrepancies and process improvements<br>Qualifications & Experience<br> Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required<br> 2–5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on cost or inventory accounting<br>preferred<br> Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment strongly preferred<br> Experience with Great Plains (GP) and/or SAP highly desirable<br>Technical Skills<br> Intermediate Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data<br>analysis)<br> Strong account reconciliation and variance analysis skills<br> ERP system experience required; GP or SAP preferred<br>Competencies<br> Strong attention to detail and accuracy<br> Analytical and problem-solving skills<br> Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment<br> Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core accounting operations for a wholesale distribution business in Boca Raton, Florida. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can work independently, keep financial records aligned, and contribute to a smooth month-end close. The role centers on reconciliation work, journal entry support, and maintaining reliable balance sheet activity, with additional involvement in accounting support for a second entity as needs expand.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily and monthly reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in company records.<br>• Research variances between bank activity, ledger balances, and supporting schedules, then take ownership of resolving outstanding issues.<br>• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and confirm that account balances are properly supported.<br>• Prepare, record, and validate journal entries related to payroll, accruals, and other accounting adjustments.<br>• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules each month to promote organized, audit-ready documentation.<br>• Contribute to the month-end close by compiling reports, verifying financial data, and helping ensure timely completion of close activities.<br>• Provide accounting support for payables processing and assist with selected receivable and billing-related tasks as needed.<br>• Help establish and maintain accounting records for an additional company, including ongoing support for its books and routine transactions.