Accounting Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Phoenix, AZ

8d•$22 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Specialist to support our corporate accounting and finance team. In this role, you will assist with various accounting and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will possess critical thinking skills, attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, Temporary, hourly position. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a 100% employee-owned company, offering highly competitive pay rates based on individual qualifications and experience. We provide an excellent benefits package, including an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Minimum one (1) year of accounting or administrative experience or other relevant experience
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite including excel
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
High speed home Internet connection

Nice To Haves

Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines
Ability to follow established department procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to represent the company externally and internally in a positive and professional manner
Ability to build and maintain positive, service-oriented relationships with the team, external and internal customers, and other SWCA team members
Willingness to engage in various types of tasks and learn new skills to support the team as needs arise

Responsibilities

Assist the fixed asset acquisition and disposal process including monthly processing related to transfers and depreciation
Assist the oversight of the vehicle registration and titling
Assist with transactional tax compliance related to sales and use, personal property, unclaimed property, and tracking state income tax filings
Manage business license renewals, including maintaining a business registration database
Oversee Secretary of State filings
Collaborate with operations administrative staff and management
Support various requests as needed
Enter and post occasional cash receipts including checks from lockbox and electronic funds transfers (EFTs)
Contact customers regarding unidentified checks or missing remittance advice, maintaining related reconciliations
Work with Senior Client Accounting Analyst, Accounting Clerk, and Accounting Specialist and assist when needed
Post cash application adjustments as necessary
Process customer refunds and related reconciliations
Maintain on-account customer deposits and related reconciliations
Weekly cash report compilation and internal distribution
Assist with various requests as needed related to payments and invoices, communications, and research
Work with Managers for special requests regarding credit reports, payment research, and reporting from ERP