Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting in accounts receivable duties (invoicing and cash payment processing) and accounts payable duties (receiving/processing invoices and collections) and other accounts receivable/payable transactions and reports. Essential Functions- Receives material and creates and distributes packing slips for ship direct invoices- Matches receiving with invoices- Enters invoices to be paid- Research both receiving that does not have an invoice and invoices that do not have receiving- Resolves issues on the Accrued Payables Report.- Checks statements for past dues and investigates discrepancies- Requests corporate credit card receipts and enters the credit card information online and scans the receipts to corporate- Scans expenses to corporate- Prepares, requests and distributes second tier lien waivers- Sends and responds to email and telephone inquiries concerning accounts payable- Facilitates RGA's/back charges/supplier returns- Miscellaneous sales order billing/invoicing- Process customer returns on miscellaneous sales orders- Maintaining and reconciling deposits daily- Assist in quarterly and annual closeouts of the accounting periods- Other relative duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications- Associate's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education/experience - Current and valid US driver's license preferred- At least 1 to 3 years of experience in similar accounting position- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Excellent Excel experience and skills required - High attention to detail, self-motivated, and ability to work independently - Excellent organizational skills- Strong PC and systems skills required- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Thorough knowledge of general accounting including thorough skills knowledge plus the application of general accounting theory- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel software programs- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required- Strong multitasking skills