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Accounting Specialist

Safety Storage, Inc.
Charleston, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026

Company Overview

Safety Storage, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in hazardous storage containment solutions. We are committed to providing safe and reliable storage products that meet the highest industry standards, ensuring safety and compliance for our clients worldwide.

Summary

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the processing, reviewing, scheduling, and preparing of payments and/or invoices. The Accounting Specialist will also respond to inquiries from department personnel, vendors, and customers and maintain auditable records. Must understand financial transaction entries.

Responsibilities

  • Communicating daily with vendors, sharing account updates as requested
  • Onboarding vendors to our internal payment system, including W-9 administration and identifying 1099 vendors.
  • Reviewing and processing vendor invoices, ensuring all information is accurate or requesting updates as needed
  • Entering and coding invoices, including credit card transactions, into our payment system, booking them to correct GL accounts accordingly
  • Assist the Accounting department in the preparation of monthly Journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to reconcile vendor accounts and provide reporting as needed
  • Owning and managing the AP inbox to successfully handle AP inquiries from vendors and/or customers with enthusiasm and professionalism
  • Assisting the accounting department with other operational/accounting-related tasks.
  • Recording and reconciling payments, resolving payment discrepancies
  • Prepare and be responsible for the weekly check run.
  • Work on special projects from time to time.
  • Other recordkeeping and clerical duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of an Associate's in Accounting with 3 or more years of experience.
  • Experience with all areas of accounting, such as tax, audit, and reconciling of accounts
  • Microsoft Office and QuickBooks skills are a must
  • Ability to be organized and attention to detail a must.
  • Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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