Accounting Specialist Forward Thinking Systems - 3.4 Jericho, NY Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Work from home Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication Spreadsheets Corporate accounting Accounting and finance experience Productivity software Data accuracy checks Quality data entry Excel data analysis Full Job Description Accounting Specialist Forward Thinking Systems

• Jericho, NY
• Full-Time
• Hybrid (2+ days/week in office; more during onboarding & training) Reports to : Director of Finance & Accounting About FTS Forward Thinking Systems builds fleet management software, GPS tracking, ELD/mobile compliance, FleetCam video telematics, and DriveShield driver-safety workflows for commercial, enterprise, and government fleets.

We support hundreds of thousands of active devices across thousands of customers — and the finance team behind that operation is a critical part of how we stay sharp and solvent. The Role We're hiring an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations at FTS. Working directly with the Director of Finance & Accounting, you'll own accounts payable and receivable processing, keep vendor and customer accounts accurate, and contribute to the reconciliations and month-end close work that keeps everything moving. This is a hands-on role. You'll be in the accounts every day — entering transactions, following up on overdue invoices, reconciling statements, and making sure the numbers are right. If you take ownership of your work, sweat the details, and can hold a professional conversation about a past-due bill without it getting awkward, you'll fit in well here. What You'll Own Accounts Receivable Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue accounts, maintaining a strong customer focus throughout. Contacting customers for payment on past due invoices, payment status and research short payments. Prepare and post deposits, process credit card payments, and issue invoices, credit memos, and statements. Set up and maintain customer accounts in the accounting system; review credit-hold customers prior to order fulfillment. Accounts Payable Collect, review, and process vendor invoices; disburse payments via required methods and prepare AP checks. Check and approve vouchers for payment; maintain accurate, complete AP files and records. Communicate with vendors and suppliers on account status, payment timing, and outstanding items. Enter invoices and payments into the accounting system and prepare account analyses as needed. General Accounting & Reporting Assist with monthly close activities, including journal entries, bank statement reconciliation, and financial statement preparation. Reconcile bank & credit card transactions on a regular cycle. Assist with special projects as directed by the Director of Finance & Accounting. What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days) AP and AR queues are current, processed on schedule, and free of backlogs. Past-due customer follow-up is consistent, documented, and handled in a way that protects the relationship. Monthly close support is running smoothly and the Director of Finance & Accounting has confidence in your work. What You Bring Required 2-4 years of experience in an accounting, AP/AR, or finance support role. Prior experience in a corporate accounting environment. Hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) — you know how to enter clean data and run reports. Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel — comfortable working with larger data sets.

Strong attention to detail:

you catch errors before they become problems. Clear, professional written and verbal communication — you can discuss a past-due balance without it becoming a difficult conversation. Ability to manage competing priorities, stay organized, and problem-solve under pressure. Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Experience with month-end close processes and financial statement preparation. Background supporting audits or producing structured financial reports. What FTS Offers A direct, collaborative working relationship with finance leadership. Real ownership of your function in a company where the accounting team's work is visible and valued. A stable, growing technology company with an international footprint and a diverse product line. Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and HSA coverage. 401(k), paid vacation, and paid sick time.

Pay:

$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Work from home

Work Location:

In person