Accounting Specialist – Government Invoicing

Accounting Specialist – Government Invoicing & Grants
Brooklyn, NY - Remote Role
6+ Month Contract

• Pay Rate: $20 - $23/hr, W2
• Duration: 6 Months
• Work Mode: Remote, NYC preferred. But if not, will work fully remote based on EST Schedule. 

Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance Director in day-to-day accounting operations, monthly financial practices, and government invoicing.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong documentation in all accounting tasks.
• Assist with monthly accounting practices and general bookkeeping tasks.
• Manage Accounts Payable processes, including submitting invoices.
• Create and submit purchase orders.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Own the creation and submission of monthly government contract invoices (primary responsibility).
• Reconcile financial reports and research discrepancies.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative office support as needed.

Requirements:

• 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Accounts Payable processing; invoice submission; PO creation.

Required Skills:

• Advanced Excel required -- minimum: VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adaptive, flexible, and able to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage recurring monthly financial cycles.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with government invoicing.