Job Description
Description
The Accounting Specialist (AP / AR / Bank Reconciliations) will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, with primary responsibility for accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations. This role is critical to ensuring accurate cash activity, timely vendor payments, effective collections, and clean balance sheet support for month-end close.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced services environment where accuracy, follow-through, and process discipline are essential. This role will work closely with the fractional CFO and broader operations team.
Key Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper approvals and documentation
Prepare and execute weekly AP payment runs (ACH, checks, wires)
Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries
Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time
Apply customer payments and maintain accurate AR records
Monitor AR aging and support collections efforts
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
Maintain clean supporting schedules for cash and clearing accounts
Support month-end close activities through the completion of recurring journal entries
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency
Required Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of experience in an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support role
Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience in a services-based or professional services organization
Familiarity with month-end close processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- NetSuite experience
Benefits Package Details
Medical Insurance: up to 84% of your monthly medical premium (HSA options available)
HSA Contribution: up to $200/month
Dental & Vision Insurance: up to 50% of your monthly dental and vision premium costs
401(k) plan: company match up to 4% of salary
Employee referral & customer referral bonuses
Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent Care & Healthcare Costs
Short Term Disability: $500/week for 12 weeks
Long Term Disability: up to $6,000/month
Group term life and AD&D insurance: $50k
PTO, standard holidays, 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Staff development program: 100 hours/year plus training costs
About Emergent Software
Emergent Software is a fast-growing software development, cloud consulting, and data engineering company serving clients across the country. We are regularly adding to our team of talented software engineers, cloud architects, data engineers, UX designers, technical product owners and more who can help us deliver high quality services for our clients.
We are a remote-first company
Since our inception, we’ve embraced a remote-friendly culture, promoting work flexibility beyond the norm. When the pandemic struck in 2020, our transition to fully remote work was seamless—just a matter of cleaning out the fridge. Recognizing an opportunity, we adopted a remote-first approach and began hiring talent from anywhere. We continue to offer our signature Minnesota-nice, Midwest-friendly attitude, ensuring everyone feels valued, whether or not they’re familiar with the skyway system.
Your career grows with us
Working with talented engineers on interesting projects creates an engaging environment for software development enthusiasts. By working directly with our experienced team, participating in our staff development program, and solving complex problems across a variety of projects, you’ll find numerous opportunities for long-term career growth.
At Emergent Software, your ideas will be heard, you will grow exponentially as a master of your craft, and you will enjoy working other dedicated team members to deliver software solutions for our clients.
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