What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates?
Company Overview
The HdL Companies help cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through research and discovery efforts, financial and economic analysis, and provision of software that supports local government operations in a variety of important ways. We are regarded as a leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector, and serving over 600 local governments nationwide. Leveraging our talented team of professionals, along with leading edge software and database systems, HdL discovery efforts have recovered over $3 billion for our local government partners.
Core Values
HdL team members individually and collectively aspire to the following core values:
Deliver Excellence In Everything – We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do.
Do The Right Thing – We always act in the best interests of our company and our clients. We are respectful, have high integrity, and are accountable for our actions.
Foster Relationships – We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress.
Give Generously – We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients, and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development, and support charitable community organizations.
Enjoy The Journey – We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients.
Be Authentic, Grateful, and Humble – We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted.
Job Responsibilities
- Create and send client invoices, validate invoice categories, perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Post journal entries to general ledgers and monitor accruals in financial ERP system.
- Reconcile multiple accounts, monitor bank statements, confirm general ledger account balances.
- Update internal software systems, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, in accordance with contract terms.
- Perform ongoing accounts payable and receivable maintenance, including client interactions as needed.
- Record Revenue and Expense accruals and prepare reports for managerial review.
- Conduct moderately complex reviews of account activity and ledger balances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare routine reports supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Assist internal teams by responding to client support and billing inquiries.
- Support special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Two or more years’ experience working with bank reconciliation, posting accounting entries in a financial ERP system is required.
- Strong analysis, problem solving, and research skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills required.
- Experience working directly with clients, invoicing, accounts payable, and receivables.
- Knowledge of accounting and reconciliation principles; tax-related experience is a plus.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.
- 2 years’ experience as an accountant, experience with posting journal entries, invoicing and account reconciliation experience.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Compensation
The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $23.00 to $29.00 per hour. Actual pay rate will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Pay
- Opportunity to participate in 401k
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Salary : $23 - $29