What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Burns Industrial Equipment?
Title: Accounting Specialist
Department: Accounting
Reports To: V.P. of Finance
Job Objective:
To provide support for the Accounting Department including all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, along with various other Accounting Projects.
Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable:
- Accurately download and post customer payments to the Accounts Receivable ledger.
- Work with various branches, and departments within the organization to adjust credit limits, pricing structure, and other items pertaining to all of the Company’s Accounts Receivable records.
- Process and post credit card transactions.
- Provide follow up on past due accounts and resolve any billing issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain spreadsheets and databases in support of customer requests.
- Maintain polite and professional communication with all customers and co-workers.
Accounts Payable:
- Review, verify and process supplier invoices in the ERP system.
- Reconcile accounts payable balances and ensure timely payments.
- Assist with weekly check printing and filing of supporting documents.
- Work with all branches and departments within the organization in creating and maintaining the Company’s Accounts Payable records.
Invoicing:
- Process invoices via third party online billing portals for various customers and monitor billing portals for payment status and updates.
- Provide various reports and spreadsheets upon Customer request.
Skills Required:
- Multi-tasker.
- Solid data entry skills.
- Strong mathematical aptitude.
- Organized, and attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- 2 years of prior experience in an accounting position.
- Exceptional customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, and well under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills, Outlook, Word, with an emphasis in Excel.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
Education:
· College Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25