The Lux Companies is looking for an Accounting Specialist with experience in both Accounts Receivable and Payroll. Our accounts receivable person manages all aspects of the AR process; invoicing customers, collections, and processing, tracking and recording payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The person in this critical role will also manage the weekly payroll process for our three companies. The Accounting Specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on the financial success of our companies, and on maintaining great relationships with our customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
• Communicate discrepancies to the management team, identify slow-paying customers, and work the collections process
• Strengthen and grow relationships with customers by communicating with them regarding past-due accounts
• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
• Accurately process weekly payroll for 50 employees in three companies
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts
• Post payroll transactions to the general ledger

Skills and qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Superb time management and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and experience with Service Titan or similar ERP systems
• 3 years experience in accounts receivable and payroll
• Experience in driving process improvements