About the Role
<span><span>Cherry Bekaert is partnered with an established government contractor in the Virginia Beach area to identify an<b> Accounting Specialist </b>to join its accounting team<b>.</b> This role supports a high‑volume, product‑based environment and will focus primarily on Accounts Payable, with Accounts Receivable being secondary.(having both ideal) The position reports directly to the Controller and offers a consistent daytime schedule in an on‑site setting.</span></span><br />
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<span><span><b>Title:</b> Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable)</span></span><br />
<span><span><b>Location:</b> Virginia Beach, VA (On‑Site)<br />
<b>Schedule:</b> 35‑hour work week | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM<br />
<b>Compensation:</b> $55,000 – $65,000 (Base Salary)</span></span><br />
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<span><span><b>Position Overview</b></span></span><br />
<span><span>The Accounting Specialist is responsible for executing day‑to‑day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation of financial transactions. This role is well‑suited for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and values structure, accountability, and collaboration.</span></span><br />
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<span><span><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></span><br />
<span><span><i>Accounts Payable (Primary Focus)</i></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span>Monitor shared Accounts Payable inboxes for invoices, statements, and payment‑related communications</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Review and match vendor invoices to receiving documentation; partner with warehouse staff and vendors to resolve discrepancies</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Enter non‑purchase‑order invoices after obtaining appropriate approvals</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Process drop‑ship invoices in accordance with established procedures</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Review vendor statements and reconcile vendor accounts</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Apply pre‑payments and record credit card transactions</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Maintain organized, accurate, and auditable vendor and invoice documentation</span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><i>Accounts Receivable (Secondary Focus)</i></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span>Review daily shipping reports and generate customer invoices</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Process customer credit card payments, including due‑on‑receipt and government contract orders</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Apply customer pre‑payments and distribute paid invoices as required</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Upload invoices to government procurement portals when applicable</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Review and reconcile daily payment activity to ensure accurate posting</span></span></span></li>
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<span><span><b>Qualifications</b></span></span>
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<li><span><span><span>Proven experience in Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable experience is a plus</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Background working in a high‑volume, detail‑oriented accounting environment</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Desktop</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Ability and willingness to work on‑site five days per week in Virginia Beach</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow‑through</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Effective written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></li>
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