The Accounting Specialist reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The Accounting Specialist is expected to handle communications with vendors, clients, and internal departments, assist with inventory, database, and record maintenance, prepare financial reports, issue checks and make deposits, and generally ensure that the office operations are running smoothly.

Hoist & Crane Service Group offers training for all employees, competitive wages and benefits packages including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Long and short-term disability
• 401K

For over 40 years, Hoist & Crane Service Group has been a leader in the industrial service industry. Safety is our top priority and our programs have been honored by the National Safety Council. Our culture strives to always operate within our 5 Marks of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Effectiveness, and Legacy.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine clerical accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department while adhering to established standards
2. Serve as a resource for the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams
3. Assist with year-end audit requests
4. Execute accurate reporting, filing, and database management in multiple systems
5. Secure financial information by conducting database backups and maintaining strict confidentiality
6. Verify and post details about business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts to ledgers and databases
7. Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by analyzing information from the general ledger system
8. Review and balance internal accounts, analyze variances, prepare reports, and monitor depreciable assets using financial software
9. Match, batch, and code vendor invoices
10. Prepare and interpret financial summaries and provide reports to managers on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
11. Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and sales tax computations
12. Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED is required
2. Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Management is preferred
3. 2 years of experience in clerical accounting
4. Proficiency in payroll/financial planning software and Microsoft Excel.
5. Records maintenance skills
6. Basic data entry and/or word process skills
7. Strong mathematical and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
8. Knowledge of basic financial, tax, and accounting principles requirements.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
11. Strong organizational and time management skills.
12. Team player with a willingness to assist colleagues as needed.
13. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
14. Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information