Accounting Specialist

Description:

Manage various accounting functions and provide operational support to the Finance Department.

1. Support the Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Cost Accounting functions.

2. Prepare, verify, and process customer invoices & payments.

3. Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper billing and payment procedures.

4. Generate regular reports related to accounts receivable, aging, cash receipts, and credit memos.

5. Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via phone, email, or mail.

6. Prepare and maintain detailed records of account statuses and collection activities.

7. Conduct regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.

8. Prepare, analyze and audit detailed cost and financial reports to identify trends and variances.

9. Analyze project performance, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

10. Create and present reports on cost analysis, profitability and variances.

11. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

12. Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial & sales tax reports.

13. Assist and support accounting functions to meet challenging goals set by Finance Team.

Other duties could entail:

14. Maintain confidential information.

15. High attention to detail and accurate data entry.

16. Reconcile and analyze various financial data.

17. Communicate with management daily and attend meetings as needed.

18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; or

- 1-3 years of experience in accounting manufacturing environment.

- General understanding of GAAP & Internal Controls

- Experience in Accounts Receivable, cost analysis, variance analysis, budgeting, general ledger/accounting, management reporting, sales tax reporting, and general business issues.

- Experience with Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint/etc.

- Ability to prioritize and work independently and diligently under pressure

- Ability to maintain confidential information

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Strong attention to detail