What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Scanning Sherpas?
Accounting SpecialistDescription
As our Accounting Specialist, you'll be a key member of our internal accounting team, reporting directly to the Accounting Department Manager. Your primary focus will be accounts receivable—invoicing, payment application, and client billing reconciliations—supported by related accounting work including expense report processing, contractor payments, and vendor support.
This role exists because our accounting function is growing and needs a dedicated partner who can own the day-to-day A/R work with care and precision. You'll work closely with the Accounting Department Manager and interact regularly with other departments and vendors.
What You'll Do
- Own accounts receivable activities including, but not limited do, invoicing, payment application, and client billing reconciliations
- Review and process expense reports, verifying accuracy and compliance with company policy
- Process recurring contractor payments on a bi-weekly cadence
- Support accounts payable activities including vendor record maintenance and W-9 collection
- Assist with month-end support tasks and general accounting needs
- Coordinate with internal teams and external clients to resolve billing and payment inquiries
- Contribute to process improvements and documentation as the function evolves
What You'll Bring (Required)
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field with 2 years of accounting experience focused on accounts receivable, OR 5 years of relevant accounting experience in lieu of a degree
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy under volume
- Ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines independently in a fully remote environment
- Comfort handling sensitive financial information with discretion
- Must be local to Utah
- Authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
What's Helpful (Preferred, Not Required)
- Experience supporting accounts receivable for service-based businesses
- Experience with various payment platforms, including but not limited to Coupa, Paymode-X, Bill.com, Expensify, etc.
Pay: $15.00 - $30.44 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- On a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the highest, please rate your skillset working with Microsoft Office and Excel
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Utah (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $15 - $30