Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Department: Accounting
Reports to: Vice President of Finance
Location: Macedonia, Ohio
Job Objective:
To provide support for the Accounting Department, including all aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, along with various other Accounting Projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable:
• Accurately download and post customer payments to the Accounts Receivable ledger.
• Work with various branches and departments within the organization to adjust credit limits, pricing structure, and other items regarding all of the Company’s Accounts Receivable records.
• Process and post credit card transactions.
• Provide follow-up on past due accounts and resolve any billing issues promptly.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases in support of customer requests.
• Maintain polite and professional communication with all customers and co-workers.
Accounts Payable:
• Review, verify and process supplier invoices in the ERP system.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with weekly check printing and filing of supporting documents.
• Work with all branches and departments within the organization in creating and maintaining the Company’s Accounts Payable records.
Invoicing:
• Process invoices via third-party online billing portals for various customers and monitor billing portals for payment status and updates.
• Provide various reports and spreadsheets upon Customer request.
Qualifications:
Skills Required:
- Multi-tasker.
- Solid data entry skills.
- Strong mathematical aptitude.
- Organized and attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- 2+ years of prior experience in an accounting position.
- Exceptional customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and work well under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills, Outlook, Word, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
Education:
College Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
