Accounting Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and supporting the organization’s financial health. Your expertise in various accounting systems and financial concepts will drive accurate record-keeping, timely reconciliations, and efficient processing of financial transactions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving organization committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Mandatory proficiency in QuickBooks (no exceptions)
• Mandatory proficiency in Microsoft Excel (no exceptions)
• Minimum 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping; knowledge of the automotive industry, particularly aftermarket products, is a plus

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

· Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

· Process daily transactions, including product postings, cancellations, refunds, deposits, and related accounting activities

· Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions; ensure schedules balance and follow up on outstanding balances

· Assist with monthly data reporting files and file layouts

· Reconcile agent/client monthly commissions

· Maintain and update plan mapping and data rate books based on sales intake activity; verify reserves and fees for accuracy

· Perform general office duties, including scanning, mailing, check preparation, filing, and providing administrative support to the Office Manager

What We Offer

· Competitive compensation

· Professional and team-oriented work environment

· Opportunity for growth and advancement

Qualified candidates should submit a resume highlighting their accounting experience, including proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. Applicants who do not meet these required qualifications will not be considered.

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• An Agent calls because they haven't been paid their commission. Explain how you would use QuickBooks to verify whether the commission bill was enterred, determine the payment status, and identity the next steps.
• What reports have you generated in QuickBooks, and how have you used them in your role?
• Describe how you used Excel in your most recent accounting role. Include the types of spreadsheets you maintained, the functions or formulas you used regularly, and approximately how much of your workday was spent in Excel.
• You receive a monthly file containing 25,000 service contract transactions from a dealer. You need to reconcile the file against payments received and identify any missing or duplicate records. Describe how you would use Excel to complete this task.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28