Accounting Support Specialist

Cedarstone Holdings Inc.•Wheaton, IL

20h•$19 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT SPECIALIST Back office operations are at the heart of Cedarstone’s mission of helping nonprofits become healthier, more effective organizations. Cedarstone began in 1993 as one friend helping another establish a nonprofit. We discovered that when Cedarstone handles back office operations for nonprofits, it enables nonprofit staff to pour more energy into their mission. Today, Cedarstone is an international accounting organization with 200+ clients (mainly Christian) that are changing the world! As an Accounting Support Specialist , you will be responsible for delivering timely and accurate reconciliations of our clients’ bank, investment, and merchant accounts.

Requirements

1+ years of experience working in a business office environment.
2 year or 4 year degree that includes business training
High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Excellent research and problem solving skills - adept at “figuring out puzzles”.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills which cultivate collaboration and trust.
Ability to multitask and have a variety of tasks at different stages of completion.
Excellent time management, priority setting, and the ability to work independently.
A team focused, others focused attitude with a willingness to help, a service mindset, and a naturally curious approach.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
Working knowledge of Quickbooks Online and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Account Reconciliations Reconcile accounts in a timely manner using monthly statements provided by financial institutions or transaction reports provided by merchant accounts.
Manipulate and analyze spreadsheets and other supporting documentation to determine discrepancies.
Maintain client data and reports for audit support and ensure all monthly tasks are tracked.
Staff & Client Engagement Collaborate with Accounting Teams communicating discrepancies and needed corrections to resolve account problems.
Partner with teammates to provide timely follow-up to Accounting Team corrections to complete reconciliations promptly.
Proactively communicate with clients, providing needed information and insight for reconciliations.
Assist with audit support, client onboarding, accounting system conversions, and provide coverage for teammates.
Process Improvement & Documentation: Document communication of discrepancies with client accounting teams and completion of reconciliations for audit purposes and to ensure service continuity.
Collaborate with teams to identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.