Accounting Specialist

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of transactional tasks in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, or general accounting. Responsibilities may include basic duties related to accounts payable (coding, entry, check runs, vendor payments), accounts receivable (invoicing, cash receipts, collections, credit), sales tax functions (filings, recovery, exemptions), treasury functions (expense management, bank platforms, credit cards, cash reporting), and payroll functions (leave adjustments, reports, reconciliations, distribution). The role also involves providing courteous and accurate customer support, performing reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies, and adhering to company values and principles.

Requirements

High school education.
Basic experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Basic operation of 10-key touch calculator.
Detail oriented.
Ability to maintain organized and accurate records.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).

Nice To Haves

Experience with computer-based accounting systems.
Some college or one-year certificate in accounting or related field.
Experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, banking, or general accounting.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of transactional tasks in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, or general accounting.
Handle basic responsibilities for accounts payable, including proper coding of invoices, invoice entry, check run preparation, and ensuring timely payment of vendors.
Manage basic accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash receipts, past due follow-up, and customer credit.
Perform sales tax functions, including sales tax return filings, sales tax recovery, and managing sales tax exemptions.
Assist with treasury functions, including expense management support, bank account platforms, corporate credit card portals, and cash reporting.
Support payroll functions, including entering leave and time adjustments, preparation of payroll reports, reconciliations, and distribution of checks and direct deposit notifications.
Provide courteous, timely and accurate customer support to internal and external customers.
Perform reconciliations, research, and resolve discrepancies as directed.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.