What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at T & E Service?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and supporting the accuracy of our financial records. Your expertise will help drive efficient financial operations and uphold the integrity of our accounting processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where precision, technical skills, and proactive problem-solving are highly valued.
Pay
Pay is based on experience and can be discussed during the interview process.
Location
12723 N Virginia Ave. KCMO 64165
Schedule
In person, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. Flexible start and end times.
Responsibilities
- Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and customer service inquiries.
- Utilize multiple financial software systems such as QuickBooks, ADP, and FullBay to record transactions and generate reports.
- Conduct account reconciliation procedures with attention to detail using Excel data analysis techniques and spreadsheets for data verification.
- Support payroll management tasks by processing payroll data accurately within systems like ADP while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assist with compliance activities.
- Contribute to internal audits and ensure adherence to governmental accounting regulations for non-profit or public sector clients when applicable.
Requirements
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with familiarity in corporate accounting practices and financial concepts.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; experience with multiple systems is preferred.
- Knowledge of technical accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation.
- Ability to perform detailed data entry tasks with high accuracy and spreadsheet functions for Excel data analysis.
- Excellent numeracy skills combined with a solid understanding of accounts payable/receivable management and account analysis.
- Experience working within compliance frameworks such as SOX controls or governmental accounting standards is advantageous.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly while providing exceptional customer service internally and externally.
- Familiarity with payroll systems like ADP; payroll management experience is a plus.
Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires prior full-time, hands-on professional experience managing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Do you meet this requirement? If yes, how many years of experience do you have?
- Which of the following tasks have you personally performed in a professional accounting role? ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, VENDOR PAYMENTS, CUSTOMER INVOICING, COLLECTIONS, RECONCILLING BILLS.
- This is a small, family owned business where processes are still being built, fine tuned, and streamlined. Tell us about a time that you walked into a disorganized situation and what you did to improve it.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000