Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Company Overview
SEA Wire and Cable is a growing, dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals. We seek qualified individuals who possess the drive and vision required to be part of a success-oriented team.

SEA is a leading logistical supplier to the Military and Commercial Aerospace market. Founded in 1970 as a manufacturer’s rep, SEA began to expand its focus into the stock and distribution of military wire and cable in the 1980s. Since then, the company has continued to horizontally grow their product offering and improve their systems to provide customers with the high level of service they have come to expect from SEA for 50+ years.

SEA continues to operate as a family environment with a dedication to quality work.

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for a dynamic, fast-paced role supporting our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations. This position will work closely with and assist the Director of Finance on daily accounting tasks, reconciliations, credit reviews, deadlines, and special projects.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into financial details, resolving discrepancies, and keeping multiple accounting processes running smoothly in a high-activity environment. The Accounting Specialist will process payments, reconcile accounts, review orders for credit approval, and support month-end close and audit activities.

This is a fast-moving position that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to SEA Wire & Cable’s core values: Service, Excellence, and Accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
General Accounting Support

• Provides dependable support to the Director of Finance and the accounting team through reconciliations, account research, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Assists with month-end close by preparing and reviewing transactions, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining organized, audit-ready financial records.
• Prepares documentation for internal and external audits and conducts basic GAAP research to confirm appropriate accounting treatment.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance overall accuracy in a dynamic environment.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support departmental priorities.

Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Accounts Payable Support

• Provides reliable support across AR, credit, and AP activities to help keep day-to-day financial operations running smoothly.
• Posts customer payments accurately, reviews aging, follows up on overdue accounts, and works with customers, Sales, and the internal team to resolve discrepancies and support collections.
• Reviews incoming orders for credit approval by assessing limits, payment history, and account status, and determines whether orders should be released, held, or escalated.
• Supports AP by processing and reconciling vendor invoices, purchase orders, payments, and employee reimbursements, researching discrepancies, and ensuring all credits are applied correctly.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting OR 5+ years of accounting-related experience.
• Experience with both AR and AP functions required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, credit review, and financial documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Highly organized with strong follow-through.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates SEA Wire & Cable’s core values of Service, Excellence, and Accountability in daily work and interactions.

Physical Requirements

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO), in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.