Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist will be primarily required to provide various Accounts Receivable/Payable support to the CFO/Accounting Department, including, but not limited to daily cash receipts posting, invoicing discrepancy resolution, chargeback processing, and collections.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting documents and related information
• Pay invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment.
• Obtain revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and mailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
• Collect revenue by reminding delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
• Verify accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.
• Secure financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist the CFO as a resource in their absence.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Strong math, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy & organization
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines accordingly.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced and pressured environment
• Communicate effectively with team, customers and all levels of management
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar
• Minimum of 1 -2 years of experience in Finance or Accounting

PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar

Additional Information

EEO Statement

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