Accounting Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize appropriate systems and processes to record bi-monthly expense reports.
• Aid in the month- and year-end close cycles by pulling various reports for the team.
• Maintain user accounts within Concur and the company credit card platform.
• Help ensure compliance with business expense reporting policies.
• Analyze AP and expense report transactions to determine potential use tax treatment.
• Manage various shared inboxes for the Accounting team, including but not limited to AP, AR, and Concur.
• Respond to requests from customers, vendors, and employees for documentation or help with Accounting processes.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external customers to help meet the goals of the Accounting Department and the business.
• Develop and continually improve functions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance and adherence with appropriate procedures, in accordance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned, to support the Accounting Department.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and the ability to follow established accounting procedures, identify exceptions, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Experience supporting month-end close, audit requests, or accounting schedules preferred.
• Understanding of accounting systems and ability to learn new software and systems quickly – experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including v-lookups and pivot tables).
• Utilize a high level of attention to detail, good judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to follow through on assigned duties.
• Demonstrate accountability and proactively manage workload to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Complete assigned tasks with thoroughness and accuracy, including attention to small details.
• Desire to be part of and support a proven accounting team while also having the ability to work independently and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills are required.