A/P A/R Accounting Specialist

Gooch & Housego Cleveland•Highland Heights, OH

14d

About The Position

The Position: The ideal candidate will be responsible for the timely and accurate research, coding, and processing of financial accounting data for payables and receivables. It is essential that the candidate brings strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a drive for accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.

Requirements

Associate/Bachelors Degree preferred in Business, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent education and experience
5 years prior Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Broad knowledge of general ledger accounting, monthly close and reporting, A/R and A/P
Strong attention to detail, analytical, effective communicator and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Ensures all vendor and customer invoices have proper approvals prior to processing
Accountable for all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable deadlines and works closely with the Accounting Manager and other staff to ensure those deadlines are met
Maintains a positive and friendly attitude with all customer and vendors; has the knowledge to handle all situations with professionalism and confidence
Responsible for collecting, tracking, and maintaining up to date vendor and customer information, with current contact and payment information, and any related documents
Maintain complete records of electronic documents and an organized electronic filing system
Perform month-end and year-end financial close activities within required deadlines as assigned
Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly including recording journal entries to the general ledger as assigned
Actively seek out and implement accounting-related process improvements
Reconcile and record employee expense reports, ensuring all reports have proper approval and billable expenses have been properly recorded and billed to customers
Processes vendor invoices as received, accurately entering all data into Company accounting systems
Verifies vendor invoices are billed and coded accurately to job and period according to project documentation
Creates vendor profiles and communicates with vendors, if required documentation not received
Process AP payments as assigned, for review and approval by the Accounting Manager & the Controller
Proactively communicates with vendors and Company contacts when payments are not processed within terms
Promptly answers all vendor inquiries with accurate information
Process daily cash receipts and ensure payments are recorded and coded accurately to job and bank accounts according to Company policy. This includes processing/posting of daily remote deposits, ACH and wire transfers
Processes customer invoices as assigned, accurately entering all data into Company accounting systems
Verifies customer invoices are billed and coded accurately to job according to project documentation and customer requirements
Actively monitors accounts receivable collections and effectively communicates with customers and Company client team
Communicates and Problem Solves when questions/issues are initiated from other departments