Accounting Specialist

Who We Are:

Strongpoint Partners is tech-enabled retirement services platform serving small- to mid-sized businesses with integrated retirement third party administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR solutions. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and certified as a Great Place to Work, Strongpoint offers a suite of services that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and reduction of regulatory risk for its clients, delivered by local client success teams that understand the nuances of the markets they serve. With a coast-to-coast network of 19 leading firms including HowardSimon ("HSI"), Jocelyn Pension Consulting ("JPC"), Retirement Strategies Group (“RSG”), Retirement Planners and Administrators (“RPA”), Pension Financial Services (“PFS”), Pollard & Associates ("PA"), Carlson Quinn ("CQ"), SI GROUP ("SIG"), Retirement Planning Consulting Group (“RPCG”), Karel-Gordon & Associates ("KGA"), Cash Balance Actuaries ("CBA"), Pension Consultants, Inc. (“PCI”), Actuaries Unlimited (“AUI”), California Retirement Plans (“CRP”), Benefit Equity ("BEI"), United Benefit Pensions, Inc. ("UBP"), Creative Retirement Systems ("CRS"), Associated Pension Consultants ("APC"), and Allied Consultants, Inc. ("ACI"), Strongpoint Partners combines a relentless passion for service and innovation with the experience and expertise required to make retirement work for everyone. For more information, please visit: www.strongpointpartners.com.  

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist to manage the day-to-day operations of our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. This role is responsible for overseeing invoicing, collections, and vendor payables, ensuring that financial processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with internal controls. The Accounting Specialist will reconcile payments, prepare journal entries, and maintain accurate financial records within our ERP system. In addition to core responsibilities, this role provides oversight to a Billing Specialist, ensuring timely client invoicing and smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded accounting professional with strong problem-solving skills, a customer service mindset, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Success in this role requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving processes and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote position and can be performed from anywhere within the United States. We welcome candidates from all U.S. time zones; however, due to the primary locations of our partners and clients, preference will be given to those in the Eastern time zone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full AP/AR cycle, including processing client invoices, vendor payments, and collections.
• Prepare, deliver, and oversee client invoicing schedules, working with a Billing Specialist to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor collections, resolve billing inquiries, and maintain accurate client account records.
• Identify and bill for special service work outside of regular schedules.
• Act as the first point of contact for billing-related questions.
• Reconcile deposits, credit card transactions, and ACH payments in Sage Intacct (ERP).
• Record journal entries for payments received from clients, investment providers, and recordkeepers.
• Reconcile the operating bank account and support internal control processes.
• Process vendor invoice approvals and payments using Bill.com.
• Collaborate with colleagues across finance, operations, and logistics to align processes.
• Manage and support a Billing Specialist responsible for routine invoicing and deposits.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on experience with AP/AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency with accounting software; Sage Intacct and Bill.com experience strongly preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal oversight.
• Customer service focus, particularly in explaining billing procedures to clients.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Pay Transparency Statement:

The anticipated pay range for this position is $70,000-$80,000 annually.

At Strongpoint Partners, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

Our Value-Driven Employee Experience:

• Flexible Workplace
• Competitive PTO
• Inclusive Environment
• Development Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Workplace Perks