Accountant (Entry Level) / Reception Specialist

Environmental Specialties, LLC • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Specialties designs and manufactures a diverse product line of controlled walk-in and reach-in environmental chambers suited for an array of applications across multiple industries. With well over 100 years of combined experience in the environmental room market, our engineering team designs the most reliable, stable, and redundant solutions available today. As such, we are one of the country’s most versatile and respected providers of environmental rooms for pharmaceutical, biotech, museum, and academic applications.
As part of EMCOR Group, Environmental Specialties provides the local leadership to solve mechanical engineering challenges for our clients, which is enhanced by the backing of a financially solid Fortune 500® company with a national presence.
Environmental Specialties is seeking an Accountant (Entry level) /Reception Support Specialist that will be responsible for prioritizing our modest inbound phone traffic as well as managing the reception area. In addition, this position offers a great opportunity to utilize your Accounting education as you will spend most of your time performing an array of accounting and financial support of our business operations for our Accounting Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in accounting or business preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or receptionist role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and sensitive information
• Customer service orientation
• Time management and prioritization
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Problem-solving skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• experience with accounting tasks a plus
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) preferred

Responsibilities

• Primary support of reception area for Environmental Specialties
• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference rooms
• Provide general administrative support to office staff as needed
• Assist with data entry of invoices, receipts, and expenses into accounting systems
• Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes
• Prepare and process basic billing and invoicing
• Reconcile simple account discrepancies under supervision
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Make collection calls to customers
• Assist with expense reports and credit card reconciliations

Benefits

• Health Insurance: 4 plans available to choose from with Rx coverage
• Heath Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
• Dental insurance: 2 plans available to choose from
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid Accidental Death/Dismemberment coverage
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to the first 6% and immediate vesting
• Competitive Paid Days Off + Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay with direct deposit and per diem plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level