What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Sadoff?
The Accounting Specialist at SunCoast Communications accurately records the day-to-day financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, inventory movements, and payments. This position must maintain precise and up-to-date financial records and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in training personnel as needed or as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Financial Data : May include a variety of activities related to entering and maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation by recording financial transactions such as verifying invoices for purchases, invoicing customers, cash applications of receipts, and payments to suppliers.
Reconciliation : Ensuring that financial records are accurate and consistent by reconciling bank statements, accounts payable and receivable, and other financial data.
Cash Management : Monitoring and managing cash position to ensure the company has adequate funds to meet its daily financial obligations.
Software and Systems : Utilizing ERP and accounting software and other tools to efficiently perform tasks and maintain organized financial records. This includes being a subject matter expert on applicable subsystems and business process to support other departments.
Collaboration : Working closely with other departments, such as operations, purchasing, logistics and human resources, to provide financial information and support decision-making.
Audit Support : Assisting auditors during financial and banking audits to provide necessary documentation and explanation of business activities.
Financial Analysis : Conducting various financial analyses, such as ratio analysis and trend analysis, to evaluate the company's financial health and performance.
OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Problem Solving : Identifying and resolving discrepancies or financial issues promptly to maintain accurate financial records.
Continuous Improvement : Proactively seeking ways to improve personal skill sets along with and identifying and supporting improved business processes.
Process control : Adhere to corporate procedures to support safeguarding of company assets, prevention of fraud, and adherence to quality, environmental, health and safety requirements.
Backup Support : Provide backup support to other team members or departments when needed. This may involve assisting with tasks or responsibilities during peak periods, employee absences, or as directed by management.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at time, stressful environment.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to operate general office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, scanners, and copier.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to solve problems as they arise.
Ability to adapt to change.
Ability to learn quickly and to creatively solve new problems.
Ability to compile information and make decisions.
Basic mathematical skills, as needed to make change and give refunds.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING
Three to five years of related experience.
Preferred
Associate's degree or vocational training in Accounting, or related field
Preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time.
Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
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