Sr. Accounting Specialist

REQUIRES SOME TRAVEL TO BALL GROUND GEORGIA FOR TRAINING. PERMENANT LOCATION WILL BE WESTMINSTER SOUTH CAROLINA.

• Oversee and perform daily cash application activities, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers, ensuring timely and accurate posting.
• Perform complex reconciliations of cash receipts to bank activity and the general ledger; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead the resolution of unapplied cash and complex customer payment issues, exercising sound judgment and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor AR controls and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Review and approve customer invoices to ensure compliance with contractual terms, billing schedules, and accounting policies.
• Resolve complex billing issues and collaborate with sales, operations, and legal teams as needed.
• Ensure billing documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Support internal and external audits related to revenue, billing, and receivables.

• Proactively manage the accounts receivable aging and lead collection efforts for high-risk or strategic accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to facilitate timely payments and dispute resolution.
• Recommend escalation strategies and participate in credit risk discussions in accordance with company policy.

• Serve as the primary backup for payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review payroll calculations, reconciliations, and reports; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Act as a resource for payroll-related questions from employees and management.

• Play a key role in month-end close activities related to accounts receivable, cash, commissions, and payroll accruals.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, schedules, and journal entries.
• Calculate, review, and process monthly sales commissions.
• Perform treasury functions, including initiating wire transfers, ACH uploads, and supporting cash forecasting activities.
• Provide oversight and guidance for expense reimbursement processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX (if applicable), and accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements; assist with implementations and testing.
• Mentor or provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Perform other advanced accounting or special projects as assigned.