What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Allied Fire Protection?
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
JOB DESCRIPTION
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work in a team environment that includes daily interaction with management, team members and appropriate staff to ensure timely and accurate input of vendor invoices into ComputerEase and transition to Sage
- Ability meet deadlines and multi-task in a growing corporate environment
- Communicate with vendors as appropriate and research discrepancies
- Develop strong relationships with billing admins and operations personnel to research PO issues and to facilitate timely receipt of delivery tickets
- Reconcile Vendor Statements on a monthly/quarterly basis, as appropriate
- Oversee biweekly check runs
- Assist in the preparation of data for the Company’s year-end audit, as appropriate
- Maintain Master Service Agreement requirements for subcontractors
- Coordinate setup of new vendors
- Backup to Receptionist, as needed
- Other accounting-related responsibilities, as assigned and needed
Knowledge:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus
Work Experience:
- 2-3 years of Accounting or Accounts Payable experience required. Construction and job costing experience a plus
- Strong customer service experience, a plus
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organization skills
- Proficient in working with Microsoft Office Products with an emphasis on Excel
- Understanding of accounting practices
- Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and assist other departments as needed
Physical Requirements
- 100% Office Setting
