What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Venteon?
VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist to work in Sterling Heights, MI. You will provide support for the accounting team for a multi-location supplier.
About the Role
POSITION TYPE: Full time. Direct Hire. In Office M-F. Start time 8:00 or 8:30 AM
Pay range and compensation package
PAY: $50,000 - $65,000 annual based on educational requirement and skill level.
Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable
- Process, verify, and post all non-trade payables including utilities, rent, leases, professional services, subscriptions, taxes, insurance, and employee reimbursements.
- Review and validate vendor invoices for accuracy, apply proper coding, and obtain appropriate approvals before payment.
- Prepare and process weekly/monthly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, and checks) for vendors.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor and track recurring payments (rent, utilities, subscriptions, etc.) and ensure proper handling and renewals.
- Accounts Receivable
- Apply customer receipts and process cash applications.
- Contact customers to resolve late and/or non-payment invoices.
- Summarize and maintain receivables by keeping accurate invoice accounts.
- Prepare and send monthly customer statements.
- Process Direct Debits in a timely manner.
- Maintain tax exemptions for exempt customers.
- Investigate invoice or payment discrepancies with our customers.
- General Accounting
- Collaborate with departments to resolve invoice issues and improve approval workflows.
- Assist with month-end close by accruing unpaid expenses providing accounting data and reports.
- Provide supporting documentation for audits.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Perform related duties to support the company’s mission and accounting objectives.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree (2-year) in Business Management, Accounting, or related field is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct accounting experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
Required Skills
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to learn advanced functions.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- High degree of integrity and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with Accounting/ ERP Systems (SAP Concur and/or Epicor Prophet 21 are a plus).
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000