Accounting Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting specialist to support financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable processing, customer invoicing, and sales tax compliance. This role will assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries and certain balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for accuracy, and the ability to collaborate with various departments to ensure transactions are entered timely and accurately.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date financial records.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform general ledger accounting, including reconciliations and adjustments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Assist in sales tax collection and submission.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform additional accounting and finance-related tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and respond to important correspondence within 24 hours.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
• 5 years of experience
• Manufacturing experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Occasionally required to stand and walk

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Pay:

• $50,000-$75,000-Annually based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance