Accounting Specialist
Latitude Inc
Apply to this job Rockville, MD on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted December 20, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2026
Job description
We’re hiring an Accounting Specialist to join a growing, organization in the life sciences space. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to grow alongside an expanding business. The position will initially focus on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, while also supporting the month-end close and broader finance operations.
What you’ll be doing:
Analyze customer accounts and identify payment issues
Generate and distribute customer invoices
Enter and manage wholesale orders not processed via EDI
Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies
Follow up on, collect, and apply customer payments
Process vendor invoices through the AP system
Support employee expense report processing
Prepare and file sales and use tax returns
Prepare journal entries in QuickBooks Online
Assist with month-end close activities
What we’re looking for:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
3+ years of accounting or finance experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online
Experience with Avalara is a plus
Compensation (from employer):
80000–88000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Manage accounts, perform reconciliations, process invoices, support month-end close, and ensure financial accuracy.
Job title
Accounting Specialist
Experience level
3+ years
Industry
life sciences
Location requirements
Rockville, MD, on-site with some remote flexibility
Salary
80000–88000 USD per year
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
quickbooks onlineexcelanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detail
Preferred skills
avalaracommunication
Specializations
accounts receivableaccounts payablemonth-end closefinance operations
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Rockville, MD, USA
On-site City