What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist position at Cooper Fire Protection Services, Inc.?
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and processing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely invoicing, payment of invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role is a key part of our accounting function and requires a strong understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and process accounts receivable transactions, including invoices, payments, and credits.
-Analyze and process accounts payable transactions, including purchase orders, capturing discounts, statement reconciliation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
- Perform double entry bookkeeping to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and accounted for.
- Prepare and send invoices and statements to customers.
-Prepare and send payments to vendors.
- Follow up with customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Utilize coding skills to update and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable data in our accounting system.
- Assist with the preparation of reports.
- Adhere to financial services best practices and governmental accounting standards.
- Maintain excellent phone etiquette and provide professional communication to customers and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- A degree or experience in Accounting or a related field.
- Proficiency with financial concepts and accounting principles.
- Experience in accounts receivable, and accounts payable or a similar role.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and financial services best practices.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Excellent communication and phone etiquette skills.
- Proficiency with coding and data management systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Farmington, NM 87401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Farmington, NM 87401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21