Accounting Specialist

WESTERN RESERVE AREA AGENCY ON AGING • Cleveland, OH

18d • $42,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist will provide accounting support to major financial accounting areas, including the accounts payable desk, the accounts receivable desk, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or two years of business, accounting, bookkeeping, medical/insurance claim processing and/ or human service.
• Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures that is reflective of the financial services industry.
• Proven, solid Excel skills and exposure to automated accounting system
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to prioritize job duties, multi-task, and complete assignments within deadlines so that Agency goals are met
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to record and validate information in an accurate and timely manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work efficiently with others in a professional manner
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must have current and valid Ohio driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and a car available during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate payment and receipt processing by processing accounts payable accounts receivable transactions.
• Input credit and debits to the accounting system in support of the payables and receivables work.
• Develop and maintain reports and files on the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.
• Input general ledger entries for account changes.
• Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances.
• Develop and maintain regular reports via the company’s accounting system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• All staff has the responsibility and authority to propose ways to improve quality and fully participate in quality improvement efforts.

Benefits

• A generous six-week PTO program and thirteen paid holidays
• An investment in professional development through a substantial, annual training funds allotment
• A 401K program with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and so much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees