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Description: We are NOW ACCEPTING new internal AND external candidates, and our recruitment staff are reviewing applications received between 9/18/2026 and 10/2/2026. This position has an expected start date in October 2026 ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (AP/AR Clerk) Original Post Date: 9/17/2026 Compensation: $22-$24/hour (based on experience) Status: Full-time Year-round In-Person Office Hourly Non-Exempt Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Schedule: Office hours 8:00AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday, however the schedule and hours are subject to change based on seasonal and department needs. While this position typically reports to the main office in Brighton during business hours, additional hours or work on Saturday/Sunday may be required during peak season. The Accounting Specialist works within our Finance Department specializing in Accounts Receivable and assisting with Accounts Payable functions at Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises. The work of the Accounting Specialist includes the day-to-day daily administration of client and customer accounts. This position operates independently on a day-to-day basis with limited supervision, where a candidate would be expected to make some routine and non-routine choices within established finance procedures. The Accounting Specialist also completes basic troubleshooting to reconcile account balances and inquiry to obtain missing information and verify unusual data. This position is a full-time, year-round position with hours averaging between 40-50 hours per week. During peak season for Accounts Receivable ("A/R") from April to June and during year-end analysis (December-January), this position may be expected to work additional hours to complete all necessary work. Flexibility to work various shifts will be required based on company needs (including hours on weekends or holidays.) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES Accounts ReceivableDaily processing of cash receipts and posting to customer accounts, including payment made by lockbox, wire transfer, and other EFT.Complete reports to verify payments and invoices using Picas and company systems depending on the product line or customer. Print and post sales. Audit seed price/inventory, and other internal reports to verify pricing and invoice amounts. Prepare and distribute reports, verifying they comply with organizational policies and accurately reflect changes incurred. Respond to inquiries from other departments or clients to resolve concerns and communicate findings to appropriate channels in a professional and time sensitive manner. Audit invoices prior to posting, prepare and distribute/post invoices, and complete daily invoice adjustments and record transactions in the appropriate accounting system depending on the client/vendor. Verify payments that cannot be clearly identified (such as add receipts that are not coded by the end of the day, to unidentified cash receipts ledger) and coordinate with other internal departments and external clients, customers, vendors, or representatives to resolve discrepancies and record transactions in a time sensitive manner (may include posting credits to an account)Administer sending invoices to customers in different ways depending on the account (via electronic, first-class, FedEx, or other assigned methods.) Check EDI remittances and create reports related to invoicing, sales, payments, and remittance at the request of an internal manager or department. Reconcile daily cash receipts posted to the daily bank deposit report and prepare journal entries for routine cash transactions (e.g. transfers and fees)Run reports and convert files for procedural uploads. Scan and register all invoices and appropriate accounting files into our electronic filing system (DynaFile).Receive Credit Applications; verify potential customers' sales tax license, and forward applications to Controller.Generate month-end reports and verify the integrity of the reports to ensure consistency in accounting data.Make suggestions on pro