Accounting Specialist

MONEYPENNY US GROUP•Duluth, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for daily financial duties such as accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, collections activities and some general ledger posting while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with internal controls. This role will also focus on processing transactions, resolving discrepancies, preparing reports which requires strong detail orientation, analytical mindset and good communication skills both oral and written.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 1-2 years of accounting, billing and/or collections experience including interaction with a large customer base.
Strong Excel skills as well as experience using Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Strong attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
Some experience in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage or other CRM.
Ability to work independently as well as in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

Enter and manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions and payments.
Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts and vendor/customer balances.
Accurately processing and allocating client payments.
Ensuring clients have a payment method in place for billing purposes.
Using the collections system, contact accounts with open balances to obtain payment.
Resolving client billing problems and issues.
Prepare and post journal entries; assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Drive the continuous improvement of systems and processes.
Other duties as assigned.