Accounting Specialist

Barry-Wehmiller • Spokane, WA

16h • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON. POSITION SUMMARY The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the Finance team in areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, month end/year end closings and assisting the department with other special tasks, as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional business education a plus.
• 2-5 years of progressively complex job experience, including strong background working with accounts receivables and collections, or equivalent customer service experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Proven ability to work with confidential records.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with customers and employees.
• Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time.
• Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.
• Dial, hear and respond to telephone calls and inquiries.
• Meet requirements of daily attendance on job for a full, continuous work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable including daily invoicing, cash applications and assisting with collections.
• Review monthly vendor statements to identify missing invoices.
• Assist with Monthly Credit Card audits and reviews.
• Assist in resolving accounts payable discrepancies and/or disputes.
• Assist in processing accounts payable check run; coordinates tax forms and stubs; mails vendor payments.
• Maintains customer machine files, reviews purchase orders, prepares progress billings, and reconciles shipped projects.
• Prepares daily deposits, posts cash receipts, and reconciles variances; processes customer credit card payments.
• Reviews customer accounts for credit and collection issues, makes collection calls, and resolves disputes.
• Assist with the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings.
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation, assists with RMA and RTV tracking and resolution.
• Assists with cost accounting and variance resolution.
• Perform other special projects or duties, as assigned.
• Communicates with internal/external customers to obtain and provide detailed information on corporate-wide invoice processing.
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Attends all appropriate meetings and training sessions.
• Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times.
• Support business needs based on volumes, shifting team member capacity and finance team needs.

Benefits

• Alliance offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, paid holidays and a bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees