AS Accounting Specialist I
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist I to support our Accounting Services team. This is an entry-level role for someone who enjoys routine, accuracy, organization, and working through detailed information in a deadline-driven environment. You will help with billing, account updates, customer inquiries, past-due follow-up, and other day-to-day accounting support tasks. This role is a strong fit for someone who is comfortable with numbers, enjoys working in Excel, communicates professionally, and wants to build experience in accounting within a friendly, team-oriented company. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, time management and communication skills are a must. Paradigm, Inc. is a full-service credential provider serving higher education institutions with paper and digital credential solutions. For more than 35 years, colleges and universities have trusted Paradigm for quality, security, and service. Today, we support nearly 1,000 institutions worldwide with solutions that help modernize credential delivery while preserving the trust and value those credentials represent.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; intermediate Excel skills are preferred.
- Accurate 10-key skills and comfort working with numbers.
- Ability to perform basic math quickly and accurately, including percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-through.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to learn internal systems and knowledge resources used for daily work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic office environment.
- Prior experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Collect and review information needed to calculate accounts receivable items, including discounts, postage, shipping amounts, and related details.
- Check sales lines for accuracy and process shipped orders in the accounting system.
- Prepare and issue customer invoices through appropriate channels.
- Update accounting records as new information becomes available.
- Follow up periodically on past-due accounts.
- Respond to client inquiries in a professional and helpful manner.
- Research, reconcile, and help correct discrepancies related to client questions or account details.
- Assist with month-end closing activities.
- Maintain accurate files and documentation in line with company procedures and accepted accounting practices.
- Use Microsoft Office, including Excel, to support daily accounting tasks and reporting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance based on length-of-service eligibility.
- Retirement plan with company match based on length-of-service eligibility.
- Paid sick leave and annual leave based on length-of-service eligibility.
- Partial paid holidays based on length-of-service eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
