Accounting Specialist

• Process employee payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
• Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, and timekeeping information
• Coordinate with HR and management to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Maintain proper documentation and follow-up procedures
• Assist with posting journal entries and maintaining basic general ledger activity
• Support month-end close processes by gathering documentation and preparing reconciliations
• Maintain organized and audit-ready accounting records.
• Support invoice processing, vendor entry, and payment runs
• Assist with customer billing, collections, and cash application
• Ensure accuracy and timely processing of transactions
• Assist with ad hoc reporting or administrative tasks as needed

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting support or clerical role
• Hands-on payroll processing experience required
• Strong experience with bank reconciliations and basic GL work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, formulas, VLOOKUP preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Experience with Workday or other modern ERP systems

• Hybrid - Poughkeepsie office 2-3x/week

• $50,000-$65,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location
• Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
• Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested
• Life, disability and supplemental insurance
• Growth and development opportunities
• Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)
• Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies.

Distinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.