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Accounting Specialist

Palmer Group
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Job Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a role that offers a great work-life balance in a small company environment? We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage our day-to-day Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger functions. In this role, you will also be responsible for reconciling bank accounts, preparing commissions, and assisting with month-end financial operations. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about accounting, we would love to hear from you!

Work model :
  • On-Site
  • What you will do :

    • Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers, research discrepancies, reconcile invoices that do not match purchase orders, and reconcile vendor statements
    • Responsible for maintaining accurate records of A / P transactions and standardized company reports
    • Process the receipt and application of payments and credits to customer accounts
    • Create and maintain Accounts Receivable Aging report, including research and resolve outstanding account issues, including sending invoices, reminders, and statements of current and past due accounts
    • Identify delinquent accounts requiring external collections efforts and recommend changes in credit terms and / or the write-off of delinquent account
    • Calculate monthly commissions
    • Prepare journal entries and reconcile bank accounts
    • Prepare and maintain 1099 records and reconcile daily business credit cards
    • Prepare reports to submit to FDA / CMS
    • Provide backup for customer service procedures
    • What you will need to be successful :

    • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Computer skills including MS Office, including advanced knowledge in Excel and experience with other financial systems
    • Benefits overview :

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401k
    • Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com.

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