Accounting Specialist

Schedule: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with 1 weekend per month-end inventory support

Pay: $24.00 to $29.00 / hour based on experience

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform a broad range of bookkeeping and accounting duties, occasionally of a difficult or complex nature, in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects. Perform work in accordance with accepted procedures and established guidelines. Ensure accurate accounting records; research and resolve discrepancies. Resolve atypical problems and serve as a resource to others. Prepare financial, statistical, production, and/or technical reports. Demonstrate full proficiency of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not at the skill and knowledge level of a fully trained accountant.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets

* Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory

* Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies

* Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger

* Verify and process accounts payable and receivable, invoices, payroll, and/or other financial transactions

* Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records

* Work with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner

* Communicate with internal and external customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve

* Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures

* Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics

* Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports

* Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested

* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred

* 2 to 4 years of accounting, book-keeping or related experience

* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and company computer systems

* Knowledge of accounting principles

* Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

* Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

* Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities

* Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

* Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

* Able to problem solve

* Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

* Able to maintain confidentiality of information

* Must be able to read, write and speak English

* Able to work one (1) weekend a month for inventory

An Equal Opportunity Employer