Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
JOB SUMMARY: The Accounting Specialist is responsible for billing customers, accepting credit card payments, and answering accounts receivable questions. To be successful you must posses time management skills and have general knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
Accountabilities:
Billing
· Verifies accuracy of billing data, correcting any order errors
· Creates invoices according to company practices and balances batch totals
· Assists with keying orders as required, recording amounts due for items purchased or services rendered
· Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, and any unique requirements
· Processes credit card payment for customers and generates receipt via email when appropriate
Accounts Receivable
· Provides support by answering accounts receivable questions
· Balances credit card and cash transactions
· Reviews and researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts for assigned customer group
· Collaborates with Collections to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis
· Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
· Collaborates and requests support from Credit Manager as needed
Misc.
· Answers incoming phone calls, transfers calls, and takes messages as backup · Takes calls and answer questions from customers · Assists with rental invoicing · Performs other related duties as assigned · Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounting department as needed
Required Skills/Abilities: · Degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
· Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, online portals and computers
· Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures
· Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
Education and Experience: · Bachelor's Degree preferred, relevant experience may be substituted.
Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
· Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.