The Accounting Specialist ensures the timely and accurate payment of miscellaneous accounts, bank reconciliation’s, monthly accounts analysis, and assists in the month-end and year-end closings, in accordance with company policies and procedures. 

• Process miscellaneous accounts payable, such as miscellaneous supplies, expense reports, etc.
• Prepare the daily backlog report.
• Process daily cash disbursements.
• Process checks weekly and uploads detail to bank website.
• Audit Field Sales Force expense reports ensuring adherence to accounting procedures.
• Prepare account coding of monthly credit card bill.
• Process reimbursement of Field Sales Force expenses via electronic transfer with bank.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare sales tax returns and 1099 misc. at year end.
• Perform monthly accounts analysis, identifying and reporting any unusual financial performance items.
• Enter fixed assets into the computerized system.
• Assist in the processing and completion of the month-end and year-end closings.
• Maintain the job order files, and daily cash and invoice files.
• Ensure the accurate accounting for and handling of petty cash.
• Perform back-up activities of Accounting Specialist and Order Entry.

Requires an associate degree and one to three years of related experience; or four years of high school and four to six years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Candidates for this position must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of accounts payable
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship both internally and externally
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic
• Goes beyond expectations in the assignment, task, or job description
• Seeks out and/or accepts additional responsibilities in the context of the job
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Word and Excel