Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper

Mountain View Hearth Products is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist/Bookkeeper to join our small but dynamic team. MVHP is the leader in repair parts for the e-commerce hearth industry. We sell replacement parts for fireplaces, wood stoves, and pellet stoves.

The Accounting Specialist/bookkeeper will handle all AR/AP accounts, enter invoices, oversee vendor error management, handle carrier claims, and communicate with vendors regarding pricing and shipment errors. The ideal candidate will be highly detailed and organized. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of previous bookkeeping/accounting experience. It's important to note that this position requires a fair amount of autonomy as well as the ability to work with the company’s main Bookkeeper.

Job Requirements:

• Complete all AR/AP transactions and entries promptly - including invoice, bill, and credit entries
• Create and deliver bank deposits
• Issue checks
• Account reconciliation
• Contact and resolve past-due wholesale account customers
• Resolve any customer chargeback/disputes utilizing correct documentation, diplomacy, and professionalism
• File, review, and enter all bookkeeping-related emails
• Answer all emails professionally and with correct spelling and grammar
• Oversee and resolve any vendor error discrepancies (short-shipments, broken items, pricing errors)
• Assist with shipping damage carrier claims
• Demonstrate a calm and courteous attitude with all customers and vendors
• Work as a collaborative team player in a positive work environment
• Be able to work a flexible schedule and work overtime as needed

• Qualifications:
• Must have 2 years of previous experience as a bookkeeper/accountant
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
• Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess impeccable integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Must be highly organized and have a passion for numerical accuracy
• Experience with Excel, Word, and Google Suite required
• Experience with Quickbooks and Netsuite is highly preferred (but willing to train the right person)
• Excellent interpersonal skills — assertive, diplomatic, and professional
• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment required
• Must be able to handle a high volume of transactions, and high dollar amounts

Benefits Include:

• Accrued paid time off
• Paid major holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Generous employee product discount

Work Schedule: Shift varies between 8 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday (with some flexibility in the schedule)

Job Type: Part-time (not eligible for remote work) = 30 hours a week expected during the winter months, schedule will be lighter during the summer with flexibility in the work schedule.

Salary: $23 - $25/hr DOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25