Accounting Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY - Temp to Hire

The Accounting Specialist provides support for accounting processes (bookkeeping, receivables, payables, invoicing, payment application) in terms of transaction processing and audit, analysis, error resolution, and process administration. This position will be responsible for ownership of day-to-day accounting functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibilities include accounting, collecting, analyzing, and reporting on various accounts.

• Research and apply all incoming/outgoing payments to the appropriate invoices.

• Assist with monthly financial close process.

• Review accounts and follow up on any outstanding balances.

• Desire to identify and implement process improvements.

• Initiate and respond to collection phone calls and email inquiries.

• Receive and enter payments via phone, email, and mail.

• Enter customer invoices into portals and follow up to resolve all submission issues.

• Manage outstanding payment issues and generate aging reports and related correspondence in a timely manner.

• Escalating issues appropriately to ensure resolution.

• Verify discrepancies and resolve billing issues while maintaining a pleasant and courteous demeanor.

• Coordinate with various departments as it relates to accounting.

• Maintain a consistent sense of urgency while also maintaining a balanced plan for workload.

• Interact with fellow teammates to strengthen and maintain a growth mindset culture.

• Ongoing training on business systems, product information, personal, and professional growth.

• General office and team assistance and collaboration as needed.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellence in Office 365 applications.

• SAP experience a plus

• Excellent Time Management and Multitasking skills.

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to identify and analyze problems and take effective actions to resolve.

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.

• Vendor orientation and ability to adapt/respond to diverse types of vendors.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of equivalent work experience.