Accounting Specialist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounting Specialist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Using documents to verify, record, and process transactions.
  • Maintaining accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory.
  • Assisting the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating financial reports, developing budgets, preparing taxes, and assisting with audits and resolving discrepancies.
  • Communicating with clients to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies.
  • Participating in ongoing education opportunities to learn about industry trends and developments, current financial legislation, and company policies and procedures.
  • Speaking with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounting Specialist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounting Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.