Accounting Specialist

Albany, NY

Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for an Accounting Specialist to join our well-respected client in the Capital Region area. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity to join a well-respected organization! 

The ideal candidate will manage the full accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections process, including weekly vendor payments, daily customer invoicing, payment applications, and collection activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including vendor invoices, client billings, and payment approvals.
• Prepare and distribute monthly client invoices through email, mail, and client portals.
• Reconcile AP/AR accounts, outstanding balances, and financial records to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain accurate account registers, ledgers, and journals to ensure transactions are accurate and consistent.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with operations and sales teams.
• Monitor payment deadlines, follow up on overdue accounts, and support collection efforts.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Set up and maintain vendor and customer accounts.
• Identify and recommend improvements to the billing and vendor payment processes.
• Generating reports and working with the accounting manager and controller.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in similar role
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working with ERP systems (WinTeam a plus)

Salary Range:

$28.00-$30.00/hour (based on experience) 

Fusco Personnel takes great pride in successfully matching talent and culture for our valued clients.  We accomplish this through the hard work and expertise of our exemplary specialty recruiters and staff.

Whether you are contemplating your next career move, or you are seeking the key players to bring your business to the next level – consider contacting our experts.

Fusco Personnel is a NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer