What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Carter Paper & Packaging, Inc.?
Position Overview
The Accounting Specialist is a vital contributor to the company’s day-to-day financial operations and overall business support. This role blends accounting, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate financial data, smooth transactions, and a high level of internal and external service.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while working closely with accounting, customer service, and marketing teams.
Pay range $19.00-$22.00/hr.
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage accounting software and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word) to manage daily financial activities
- Process Accounts Receivable, including checks, credit cards, and electronic payments
- Maintain and manage sales tax resale and exemption certificates
- Manage Accounts Payable, including vendor invoice processing, coding, data entry, and posting to the general ledger
- Execute vendor payment processing with accuracy and timeliness
- Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Assist in tracking and reconciling vendor rebates and cost variances
- Support onboarding and set up of new customers and vendors
- Provide customer service support, including phone coverage and order entry as needed
- Complete end-of-day ERP processes to reconcile daily transactions
- Match and distribute daily customer invoices
- Perform general accounting tasks and support financial operations as assigned
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support ongoing initiatives and campaigns
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and workflows
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid numerical aptitude, including the ability to analyze, verify, and reconcile data
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting/ERP systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow through on tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and customers at all levels
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent work experience
- 2 years of hands-on experience in accounting and customer service
What Sets This Role Apart
- Cross-functional exposure across accounting, customer service, and marketing
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with growth potential
Salary : $19 - $22