**Overview** The Accounting Specialist is responsible for all areas relating to day-to-day operations of the accounting department and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including overseeing the processing of day-to-day transactions, accounts payable, collections, and audit compliance **Benefit Information:** ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/ABM\_2025\_Employee\_Benefits\_Staff\_&\_Management\_No%20Date%209.5.24.pdf) **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. + Ensure accurate and timely weekly, monthly and yearly deadlines. + Ensure timely and accurate data entry + Ensure accurate job costing + Manage excel spreadsheets + Create and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely + Supports budget and forecasting activities. + Collaborate with the other employees to support overall company goals and objectives. + Work with the accounting team to ensure a clean and timely year end audit. + Process new Vendor Applications + Process accounts payable invoices and check requests + File Pre-liens on construction projects (as state regulations require) + Other job-related duties as assigned. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE** + High School Diploma or equivalent + Three to five years prior experience in the accounting area. + Experience working in a construction or services firm is preferred. + Advanced Computer skills and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting. + Experience with JD Edwards or other large automated accounting system a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. + Excellent organizational skills + Excellent oral and written communication skills PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND GOALS Expectations for Performance Responsibilities and Behavioral Responsibilities must be met. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS** (The factors described here are representative of those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The environmental factors described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional factors, if applicable, must be specified.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Occasional standing and walking is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. \#200 REQNUMBER: 116110 ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.