Accounting Specialist

Position: Accounting Specialist I
General Statement of Job:

Accounting Specialist is responsible for assigned duties within accounts payable and receivable, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Essential Job Functions:

Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used.

Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.

Accounts receivable responsibility.

Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.

Bank account and credit card reconciliation.

Process internal payroll, subcontractor payments while job costing.

Processes routine monthly payments as approved.

Answers vendor questions by researching accounts.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Training:

Four-year degree in accounting, business, finance, or equivalent work experience.

Two or more years of direct accounting experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Knowledge of SAGE, Timber Scan, Avid Xchange or other AP automation software is a plus.

Standards of Performance:

Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with customers, vendors, and team members.

Act independently and originate new approaches to problems.

Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.

Work under stress with commitment to deadlines.

Sustain interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness, candor, and trust, both internally and externally.

Complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.

Maintain Company information in a confidential manner.

Attends work regularly and on time with a minimum of tardiness and absences and adheres to Company policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Willingness to embrace change in a growing company

Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks

Ability to work accurately and independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to learn new methods & systems required to adapt to changes in the work environment

Accurate, organized and detail oriented with exceptional follow up skills

Mental and

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time Constantly operate a computer and other office machinery

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds king Environment and Conditions:

This position requires working in an indoors environment and office or cubicle type workspace

Tools and Equipment:

This position requires working in an indoors environment and office or cubicle type workspace