Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting in accounts receivable duties (invoicing and cash payment processing) and accounts payable duties (receiving/processing invoices and collections) and other accounts receivable/payable transactions and reports.
Essential Functions
• Receives material and creates and distributes packing slips for ship direct invoices
• Matches receiving with invoices
• Enters invoices to be paid
• Research both receiving that does not have an invoice and invoices that do not have receiving
• Resolves issues on the Accrued Payables Report.
• Checks statements for past dues and investigates discrepancies
• Requests corporate credit card receipts and enters the credit card information online and scans the receipts to corporate
• Scans expenses to corporate
• Prepares, requests and distributes second tier lien waivers
• Sends and responds to email and telephone inquiries concerning accounts payable
• Facilitates RGA's/back charges/supplier returns
• Miscellaneous sales order billing/invoicing
• Process customer returns on miscellaneous sales orders
• Maintaining and reconciling deposits daily
• Assist in quarterly and annual closeouts of the accounting periods
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• Associate's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Current and valid US driver's license preferred
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in similar accounting position
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent Excel experience and skills required
• High attention to detail, self-motivated, and ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong PC and systems skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general accounting theory
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong multitasking skills