Accounting Specialist II

Suburban Enterprises • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist II is a self-sufficient individual who leads the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Additionally, the Accounting Specialist II should be able to perform daily tasks in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Lead and drive forward efforts on department initiatives. Committed to personal growth within the department.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting and/or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive Accounting experience
• Knowledge of how modules within Accounting Information Systems connect
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting

Responsibilities

• Record vendor invoices and process payment to vendors
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Maintain vendor records and add/remove vendors as requested
• Record transactions on company issued credit cards daily and process payment to credit card company monthly
• Process employee expense reports for reimbursement
• Handle other payments/reimbursements requests as needed
• Develop strong understanding of Accounts Payable module within accounting information system and be go-to resource
• Process all payments received and apply to proper accounts
• Prepare customer aging reporting to other members of the company
• Follow up with account managers on past due balance
• Perform credit checks on existing and potential customers
• Develop strong understanding of Accounts Receivable module within accounting information system and be go-to resource
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly, Quarterly, and annual basis to be reviewed by Controller
• Assist Controller with month-end process
• Verify accuracy of information produced within department
• Prepare monthly journal entries as requested by the Controller
• Work with Project Managers to make adjustments to job costing as necessary
• Learn the payroll process and act as a backup to the payroll coordinator
• Take lead on special projects as requested by department managers
• Ability to be flexible as structure and needs of department change
• Review department procedures periodically and initiate/implement process improvements
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting control procedures
• Keep Finance Department Managers informed on all significant matters affecting financial operations, accounting, payroll, and data processing activities and investigate any discrepancies
• Maintain financial historical records by following record retention guidelines and appropriately filing accounting documents as defined in department standard operating procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• ESOP
• 401(K) with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree