Accounting Specialist
About the role
The Accounting Specialist will provide accounting support to major financial accounting areas, including the accounts payable desk, the accounts receivable desk, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and accurate payment and receipt processing by processing accounts payable accounts receivable transactions.
- Input credit and debits to the accounting system in support of the payables and receivables work.
- Develop and maintain reports and files on the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.
- Input general ledger entries for account changes.
- Develop and maintain reports and files on asset and liability account balances.
- Develop and maintain regular reports via the company’s accounting system.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- All staff has the responsibility and authority to propose ways to improve quality and fully participate in quality improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or two years of business, accounting, bookkeeping, medical/insurance claim processing and/or human service.
- Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures that is reflective of the financial services industry.
- Proven, solid Excel skills and exposure to automated accounting system.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to prioritize job duties, multi-task, and complete assignments within deadlines so that Agency goals are met.
- Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to record and validate information in an accurate and timely manner.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work efficiently with others in a professional manner.
- Must have current and valid Ohio driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and a car available during work hours.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Skills
- Accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Excel skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Multi-tasking.
- Record and validate information accurately and timely.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Lift up to 20 lbs.
Benefits
- A generous six-week PTO program and thirteen paid holidays.
- An investment in professional development through a substantial, annual training funds allotment.
- A 401K program with company match.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits.
Pay
- Not specified.
Schedule
- Not specified.
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
The Agency is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all. Employment decisions are made based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. The Agency does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability status, health status, genetic information or ancestry, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy covers all aspects of employment practices, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.