Accounting Specialist

Welders Supply of Louisville

Accounting Specialist

Louisville, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 Accounting Operations 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 & 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.