Accounting Specialist

Part Time Bookkeeping And Accounting Position

Schedule:

Part Time Monday - Friday with 1 weekend per month-end inventory support. Schedule flexible.

Pay: $24.00 to $29.00 / hour based on experience

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform a broad range of bookkeeping and accounting duties, occasionally of a difficult or complex nature, in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects. Perform work in accordance with accepted procedures and established guidelines. Ensure accurate accounting records; research and resolve discrepancies. Resolve atypical problems and serve as a resource to others. Prepare financial, statistical, production, and/or technical reports.

Demonstrate full proficiency of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not at the skill and knowledge level of a fully trained accountant.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory
• Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies
• Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger
• Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions
• Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records
• Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
• Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve
• Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures
• Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
• Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
• Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred

2 to 4 years of accounting, book-keeping or related experience

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and company computer systems

Knowledge of accounting principles

Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities

Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to problem solve

Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

Able to maintain confidentiality of information

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Able to work one (1) weekend a month for inventory

An Equal Opportunity Employer