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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronic components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics has experienced rapid growth and is looking to add to our talented global team. 

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist who can deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes to the Finance and Accounting department.

What will you be doing?

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for for performing accounting functions generally related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit. 

Your main areas of responsibility will be:

• Collaborate internally and externally to meet organizational objectives, including the collection of accounts receivable and/or the payment of accounts payable.
• Process and record payments to suppliers and service providers ensuring invoices are paid within stated terms
• Process invoicing for customers and post receipts in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in resolving disputes or other issues on invoices with business partners
• Maintain aging reports; proactively resolve aged items
• Support activities enabling the reconciliation of balance sheet account

In addition, you will also be expected to:

• Facilitate payment of vendor invoices via various means (check, credit card, escrow, wires, ACH, etc.), ensuring payments are made and recorded to the ERP in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain AR and/or AP aging; take actions to keep current
• Review and process travel and entertainment expense reports in compliance with corporate policy
• Process and record credit card expenses within the appropriate period
• Request and check references for new business partners
• Override customer or vendor credit holds
• Work with Sales and Purchasing to resolve credit issues
• Process customer or vendor RMAs and credits
• Enter, apply and post customer payments
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skills and Traits

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• 4-year college degree in Accounting or equivalent

Required Experience

•  Experienced at discreetly handling sensitive, confidential issues and information

Preferred Experience

• 1 years of experience in Operational or Financial Accounting

Required Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel
• Introductory knowledge of operational accounting
• Working knowledge of applicable local and regional taxes

Desired Skills

• Familiar with complex ERP systems

What will you bring to the team?

Our ideal candidate:

• Is amazing
• Demonstrates mutual respect and trust
• Acts courageously
• Owns own outcomes
• Honest and ethical
• Self-motivated
• Strong communications skills
• Attention to details
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Flexible & adaptable

Work Environment

• Applicants must be based in Austin,TX.
• Hybrid work schedule - work is performed in the corporate office and remotely