Accounting Specialist

Midwest's Largest Truck Equipment Manufacturer and Distributor has an immediate opening for an Accounting Specialist
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The Accounting Specialist reports to the Corporate Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for the processing and payment of invoices using computer software. Collaboratively works with all departments and vendors to ensure proper payment and response to inquiries. Generate, analyze, and reconcile reports. Maintain standard cost records. Back up other accounting functions as necessary.

• Review, post, and process all approved vendor invoices check requests, and expense reports for payment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accounts payable records.
• Review and reconcile statements and reports to maintain accurate accounts payable schedule.
• Prepare accounts payable checks in a timely manner.
• Work with other departments for invoice approval for timely and accurate payment processing.
• Answer vendor inquires.
• Maintain standard cost records.
• Back up other accounting functions as necessary.

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Collect, enter, and Report data with great attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.