Accounting Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accumulates, enters, validates and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary systems, such as revenue, lane cost or fuel & mileage system.
• Sets up general ledger account codes, transaction or identification numbers and other data to invoices or other source documents.
• Obtains vouchers and other supporting documentation with appropriate approvals.
• Sums up details in separate ledgers or spreadsheets.
• Prepares, scans and processes documents in company imaging system.
• Maintains record of items imaged, stored and deleted.
• Compiles and sorts documents such as invoices, receipts, freight bills or other documents substantiating business transactions.
• Fills, scans, prepares for disbursement or otherwise handles documents and other records as directed.
• Records, traces, and enters information on company computer system as required.
• Makes inquiries from computer system.
• Operates other simple business machines.
• Maintains details of business transactions or other records as required.
• Counts, weighs, measures, and records number of units or other data as directed.
• Makes calculations in totaling the accounts, determining discounts and computing extensions.
• Audits transactions and documents, including freight bills, interline carrier bills and other supporting documentation to ensure propriety and compliance with contracts and company policy.
• Answers telephones and gives information to callers.
• May assist in special projects as requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in business or business related major; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have strong Excel skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Ability to speak clearly and produce quality written communications.
• Ability to effectively present information to Individuals or small groups.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to work with others and as well as work independently.
• Strong organization skills with ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time.
• Must be able to use keyboard and 10-key efficiently for extended periods.
• Position requires ability to listen, write, and conduct phone communications for extended periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Dependable and consistent attendance required.