Accounting Specialist - Finance Department

Goodwill of North Georgia•Decatur, GA

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, utility bills, check requisitions, and non-exempt expense reports, as well as clearing accounts payable subledger entries. The role supports accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, including invoice review and coding, payment and receipt processing, account reconciliation, customer and vendor inquiries, and financial record maintenance. The position also helps ensure compliance with accounting policies and controls and assists with internal and external audits. Work may be performed in an office environment or remotely while carrying out accounting and office functions.

Requirements

Three or more years of accounts payable experience, including ERP experience.
PC proficiency and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
Hands-on experience with an enterprise-wide accounting ERP system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Positive attitude and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) or another large automated accounting system.

Responsibilities

Verify that supporting documentation is electronically scanned into the invoice processing module in ERP or third-party systems.
Assign general ledger account coding to vendor invoices.
Obtain invoice approvals through ERP or third-party system workflows when purchase orders are not established.
Review and match invoices with purchase orders, verifying vendor, billed amounts, quantities, account coding, and other information.
Review and audit invoices and expense reports for compliance with company policy.
Troubleshoot issues and work with vendors and internal customers to resolve discrepancies.
Ensure consistent application of and compliance with required accounting policies and controls.
Research vendor inquiries about past-due invoices.
Match and distribute checks processed outside the third-party system.
Respond to routine vendor and internal customer email inquiries.
Assist with retrieving information for internal and external audits.
Clear weekly and monthly entries coded to accounts payable intercompany accounts.
Analyze, research, and reconcile vendor statements against company payable data.
Perform accounts receivable administrative and clerical tasks, including data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, and filing paperwork.
Generate accounts receivable reports and statements for internal use.
Process and record receipt transactions for goods sold or services rendered.
Assign general ledger account coding to customer invoices.
Respond to routine customer and internal business partner email inquiries.
Collect customer payments and accurately record them in the ERP system.
Maintain financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.