What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at American Safety Services, Inc.?
Summary Description
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Specialist to work in a high-volume office. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for processing bills received for payment and for undertaking the coding, entry, review, and reconciliation of all vendor bills in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner as well as various Accounts Receivable and accounting functions, described below.
Role and Responsibilities
- Process vendor related transactions and new vendor setup as in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepare bills, perform credit card reconciliations, adhere to company purchase order procedures and reconciliation in addition to other accounts payable related tasks.
- Verify discrepancies and resolve vendor billing issues.
- Filing and organization of vendor files and bill payments.
- Process customer related accounts receivable transactions including deposit receipts,
- Perform day to day accounts receivable transactions, including bank reconciliation, and sales tax reconciliation.
- Reconcile expense reports, payroll transactions, and fuel purchases to GL.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Proven working experience in AR and AP.
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles, in particular expense accruals.
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Intermediate level proficiency in MS Excel.
- Highly proficient using a mid-level accounting software.
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
Preferred Skills
- Oral and Written Comprehension, Expression, Recognition, and Clarity.
- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve challenges.
- Highly proficient using a Net Suite (preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time Management – The ability to prioritize tasks to best serve the flow of the current work needs.
- Strong knowledge of human resources principles and practice.
- Intermediate level proficiency in MS Excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounts payable: 1 year (Preferred)
- Accounts receivable: 1 year (Preferred)
- NetSuite: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25