Accounting Specialist

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Accounting Specialist position. This position is a contract hire opportunity, which is expected to be on-site in Overland Park, KS for a duration of six months, likely much greater. This position is 1st shift - 8:30 - 5:30 (with flexibility)

The Accounting Specialist is an entry level accounting position, that is responsible for Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, reconciliations, and other related activities as needed. The Accounting Specialist reports directly to the Financial Controller.

This position will primarily be working with Accounts Payables, but some receivables.

SAP experience is a MUST, however ECC would be a big plus

• Process shipment data from depletion to the People Soft General Ledger
• Prepare and process daily invoices
• Apply cash receipts
• Reply to customer invoicing questions & requests
• Assist in collection activities
• Set up and maintain A/R, A/P files & other financial records
• Assist in month end close activities and government reporting
• Reconcile Accounts Receivables & Accounts Payables
• Enter government invoices in Wide Area Work Flow
• Responsible for Intercompany reconciliations and confirmations
• Prepare and process invoices for payment of goods and services
• Process supplier payments via wire, ACH, and check
• Approve employee expense reports
• Other tasks as assigned by Financial Controller

Qualified candidates would have the following:

• Must have SAP experience
• Highly organized
• High volume of follow-up
• Able to communication and work with others
• Able to read/write/speak fluent English
• Strong Excel skills including the ability to perform V-lookups
• Reconciliation experience / monthly end close processes.

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 1+ years of experience OR Associates degree in Accounting or related field with 3+ years of accounting work experience OR High School diploma with 6+ years of accounting related work experience
• Experience with oral and written communications
• 3-5 years of experience working with computers and Microsoft office applications
• Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law

• 3+ years of experience in a billing/AR/AP business environment
• Experience with government compliant accounting systems and practices
• SAP ERP is a must
• SAP ECC preferred
• Knowledgeable with GAAP, FAR, DFAR, CAS
• Excellent organizational skills and work ethic