Accounting Specialist

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

About the position

In need of an experienced Accounting Specialist for growing event concessions business. Daily activities include processing accounts payable invoices, maintaining project folders, assisting with event health permits, performing daily entry of credit card transactions, and preparing bank and general ledger reconciliations. The role also involves cash handling, preparing periodic tax returns, and performing receptionist duties.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices: review, post and pay all vendor invoices while ensuring proper project tracking and expense coding for all invoices
• Maintain project folders with all estimates, vendor/customer invoices and P&Ls
• Assist with event health permits and certificates of insurance
• Perform daily entry of all credit card transactions and reconcile credit card statements monthly
• Assist with preparation of estimates and accounts receivable invoices for projects
• Assist with collections, cash posting and preparing bank deposits
• Set up of POS (point-of-sale) devices (i.e., Square, Toast or Clover) for various events
• Prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare and enter journal entries as needed (reclasses/accruals)
• Cash handling
• Assist with preparation of periodic Texas sales & use tax and mixed beverage tax returns
• Perform receptionist duties: answering phones and greeting visitors
• Perform filing and general office duties

Requirements

• Associates in Accounting or equivalent work experience
• Three years of proven accounting experience with A/P, A/R, Project Accounting and General Ledger
• Two to three years of proven experience with Quickbooks Online
• Experience with POS (point-of-sale) hardware/software (i.e., Square, Toast or Clover)
• Proven MS Excel skills; intermediate preferred (pivot tables, V lookup, etc.)
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to stay on task and prioritize workload while managing interruptions
• Excellent communicator with strong customer service skills
• Self-motivated individual who possesses a 'roll up the sleeves attitude'

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Retirement plan w/company match
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Opportunity to grow and develop event skills