Accounting Specialist

Alliant Power•Windsor, WI

14d

About The Position

Under the direction of the AR/AP Lead, the Accounting Specialist shares responsibility for accounts payable and accounts receivable and performs a variety of general and administrative duties. The position supports vendor and customer account maintenance, invoice processing, payment handling, collections, credit administration, audits, and the company's quality management requirements. The employee is expected to support company goals and policies by implementing changes, provide assistance to other employees, and perform other related duties, assignments, and projects.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting or three years of accounting experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
Understanding of general accounting principles.
Good verbal and written communication skills with a customer service focus.
Computer experience.
Ability to support company goals and policies by supporting and implementing changes.
Dependability, effective communication and listening, professional working relationships, attention to safety and security, a focus on quality and continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Monitor, investigate, handle, and respond to accounts payable and accounts receivable phone calls and email.
Set up and maintain vendors.
Review invoices for accuracy and completeness upon receipt.
Work with purchasing to resolve issues and process invoices for payment, including check and EFT generation.
Maintain accurate records of invoices received and obtain payment approval from the appropriate individuals.
Complete check runs and upload positive pay to the bank.
Process drop-ship transactions.
Review customer aging and make collection calls on outstanding balances.
Process and maintain accurate records of payments received and deposits.
Assist with customer accounts and maintain appropriate credit information.
Assist in planning and implementing company credit and collection activities.
Assist with accounts referred to outside collection services or an attorney and perform necessary follow-up.
Serve as backup for customer credit applications.
Assist with external audits.
Operate in conformance with the requirements of the Alliant Power quality management system.
Provide feedback on system needs and changes.
Assist other employees both within and outside the department.
Perform other related duties, assignments, and projects.