The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting in accounts receivable duties (invoicing and cash payment processing) and accounts payable duties (receiving/processing invoices and collections) and other accounts receivable/payable transactions and reports.
Essential Functions
Receives material and creates and distributes packing slips for ship direct invoices
Matches receiving with invoices
Enters invoices to be paid
Research both receiving that does not have an invoice and invoices that do not have receiving
Resolves issues on the Accrued Payables Report.
Checks statements for past dues and investigates discrepancies
Requests corporate credit card receipts and enters the credit card information online and scans the receipts to corporate
Scans expenses to corporate
Prepares, requests and distributes second tier lien waivers
Sends and responds to email and telephone inquiries concerning accounts payable
Facilitates RGA's/back charges/supplier returns
Miscellaneous sales order billing/invoicing
Process customer returns on miscellaneous sales orders
Maintaining and reconciling deposits daily
Assist in quarterly and annual closeouts of the accounting periods
Other relative duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
Current and valid US driver's license preferred
At least 1 to 3 years of experience in similar accounting position
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent Excel experience and skills required
High attention to detail, self-motivated, and ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills
Strong PC and systems skills required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general accounting theory
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Strong multitasking skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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