Office Bookkeeper /Accounting Specialist

About the job:

This is a unique opportunity to show your leadership skills with a well-established specialty sub-contracting company. Regional Fire Services of NC is an industry leader when it comes to providing an outstanding experience with commercial fire sprinklers, design engineering and piping installation. We pride ourselves on retaining repeat customers by investing in our employees.

We are looking for a self-motivated professional who is well organized and has a strong work ethic. Great communication skills, customer service skills and the ability to effectively work in a team environment are key to being successful in this position. Accuracy and follow-through are essential.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

· Associates degree (or equivalent experience) with some exposure to accounting, finance or other business discipline. NC Notary a plus.

· 2-4 years of experience in accounting or office finance role utilizing Quickbooks Pro.

Position Responsibilities:

· General duties related to the month close process including some basic account reconciliations.

· Have a general working knowledge of the accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounting processes.

· Help to maintain and administer corporate Quickbooks accounts with some HR duties.

· Have a working knowledge of accounts payable data entry processes and to be able to assist in accounts payable data entry.

· Assist in compiling reports and other analysis on a monthly basis to support the monthly AR/AP process.

· Serve as the back-up to the job cost accountant. Learn and perform job setup, job close, projection update, and other related activities.

· Serve as the point person for all vendor inventory setup, maintenance and other organizational module related tasks.

· Have the ability to plug into and work on miscellaneous special EXCEL based projects as the need arises.

· Train and serve as a backup for other miscellaneous Payroll accounting roles.