Accounting Specialist (Fulltime, Hybrid)

Sunrise Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounting Specialist. This person will play a critical role in revenue generation for the company by ensuring accuracy and timeliness with expense, billing, and general accounting processes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 5 years of corporate accounting experience, and a strong work ethic and proven record of success.

This position works out of Sunrise Technologies’ headquarters in Winston Salem, NC on a hybrid schedule (remote Mondays & Fridays).

What you'll do:

• Manage the bi-weekly customer billing cycle, ensuring timely and accurate invoices.
• Process and code American Express bills for efficient expense management.
• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) entry, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Maintain a virtual filing system for streamlined document organization.
• Actively manage collections to ensure on-time customer payments.
• Analyze subcontractor activity and prepare reports for cost control.
• Perform monthly accruals and analysis for a clear understanding of financial obligations.
• Review and reconcile the General Ledger (GL) for monthly and year-end closing.
• Set up new customer accounts efficiently and accurately.
• Provide backup support for office management tasks as needed (such as answering the main office phone line, ordering breakroom supplies, and assisting with facilities building requests.)
• Demonstrate initiative by taking on special projects and leading them across departments to drive team success.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (3.5 GPA preferred)
• 5 years of experience in progressively responsible accounting roles. (Minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment.)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices (GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), Dynamics GP, etc).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• A go-getter attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Loyalty, dedication, and a strong work ethic.
• Self-driven, ambitious, and committed to meeting deadlines
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Capable of maintaining confidential information

Bonus points for:

• Knowledge of collections best practices.
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft programs including PowerBI, CRM Timesheets, Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), etc.

Sunrise Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.