Accounting Specialist

About

Our quick-growing company is seeking an Accounting Specialist who is ready to make an impact and drive business while providing excellent customer service. This role will play a key part in improving billing accuracy and accelerating cash collections.

Core Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle Accounts Receivable process including invoice issuance, payment application, aging review, and proactive collections follow-up.
• Manage Accounts Payable including vendor invoice verification, coding, payment scheduling, and vendor communication.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain AR aging reports and proactively reduce past-due balances.
• Support monthly close including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Independently manage AR aging and contact customers regarding past-due balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and service-related adjustments.
• Communicate directly with vendors and customers to resolve invoice disputes.
• Track and report weekly AR and AP metrics to leadership.
• Identify process improvements to reduce billing errors and improve cash flow.

Requirements and skills

• 100% on-site Mon-Fri hours approximately 8:30am to 5pm.
• 2+ years experience in AR/AP or accounting operations
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Comfortable communicating directly with customers regarding payments
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration (Preferred)

Benefits

• $40,000 - $55,000 base; up to 10% bonus.
• PTO plus 7 paid major holidays
• Offering competitive health, dental, and vision packages
• Company paid life insurance
• Casual dress code