Accounting Specialist

GDS Associates, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to work at the corporate headquarters in Marietta, Georgia, supporting the Controller and CFO in essential Accounting Department duties.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the accounts payable specialist to ensure compliance with all company accounts payable policy and procedures, timely check run processing, and month-end procedures
• Perform invoice data entry and charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; record entries
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Match checks to invoices and prepare checks for mailing; set up ACH payments
• Follow up on vendor and inter-office inquiries
• Post daily cash receipts
• Handle accounts receivable collections, reconciliation, and research
• Create and maintain client and vendor records
• Maintain contracts file and database
• Prepare business documents and complete proposal requests
• Assist with front desk duties when the receptionist is away
• Work on other assigned special projects or perform additional accounting payable duties as required by management

Requirements

• Associate's degree with 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices with general knowledge of finance principles and reporting
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Accounting/Time & Billing Software
• Experience with Sage/MAS90/Time & Billing Professional Software preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

This position is not available for visa sponsorship; candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the USA.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and telecommuting options
• Competitive pay
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement