Accounting Specialist

About the role

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate item master data and supporting related accounting and reporting processes. This role ensures item records are created, updated, and maintained according to established procedures and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Creates, updates, and maintains item master data for two companies in accordance with company standards and business requirements.
• Reviews item setup requests for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.
• Maintains accurate item information, including descriptions, units of measure, categories, costing information, and other required data fields.
• Performs routine reviews of master data to identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing information and coordinates corrections as needed.
• Creates new vendors according to company policy for two companies, including review of required information and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Provides coverage and support for new customer setup, ensuring required information is complete and accurately entered.
• Affords coverage for month-end closing, including key account analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Generates recurring and ad hoc management reports to support finance, operations, commercial, and general leadership decision-making.
• Affords assistance to the Director of Business Intelligence with setup, maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting of Power BI reports and related data sources.
• Collaborates with Accounting, Procurement, Sales, Operations, and other departments to resolve master data questions and reporting needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in accounting, finance, administrative support, master data maintenance, or related business support role.
• Experience with ERP systems, item setup, vendor setup, customer setup, or data maintenance preferred.
• Experience with computer applications including Excel and Word.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools preferred but not required.

Position Specifications

• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to understand and follow accounting, master data, and reporting processes. Strong analytical skills and ability to identify data inconsistencies or errors. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Familiarity with ERP systems, master data management, and reporting tools. Power BI knowledge or willingness to learn Power BI report setup and maintenance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to work cross-functionally with accounting, finance, operations, procurement, sales, and leadership teams. Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.