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Job Description
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist We have a great opportunity for a highly skilled, detail-oriented, multitasker that can work in a fast-paced growth oriented environment. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the management of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions for multiple locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reconcile electronic payments in AP to the general ledger, and bank system
Process credit card transactions, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and coding
Create accounts payable bills and enter into the accounting system
Ensure all supporting invoices are processed timely and accurately by location employees
Maintain vendor records, including obtaining W-9s, updating records with tax status and tax IDs. Prepare and remit annual 1099's
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales and use tax returns
Maintain all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and files
Reconcile AP aging to general ledger
Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
Prepare analysis of vendor or customer accounts as required
Assist fellow team members and department managers with issues, as needed
Review all work orders for appropriate charges before requesting purchase orders or posting of invoice for payment
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data
Reconcile daily deposits
Prepare rebuttals to chargebacks
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for
Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
Help maintain financial policies and procedures within the accounting department to attain maximum efficiency and effectiveness
Prepare journal entries as required
Perform month end close processes
Assist with external audits, including responding to inquiries
Other duties as assigned
Experience & Knowledge:
High school degree or equivalent
2+ years of related accounting experience
Superior attention to detail working with large volume of data
Possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving,and math skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond in a courteous manner