Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Temporary to Hire Accounting Specialist for Office Supply Company

Pay rate : $14.50-$16.50 per hr. DOE

Hours : Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. with 1 hour lunch

The Accounting Specialist will report to the Accounting & Credit Manager

The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for :

• Handling all customer phone calls related to payments
• Will make adjustments (tax, transfers, finance charges, etc.)
• Handles special billing requests from customers and updates Accounting Manager on past due customers
• Assists with monthly & year-end close out procedures & records
• Prepares NYS Sales Tax monthly & quarterly reports
• Process, posts & makes daily deposits to bank of all checks received and records deposits in checkbook (Must keep checkbook balance accurate)
• Petty Cash Transactions
• Reviews & files daily AR Batch Report & Daily Invoice Register
• Prepares all store bags for interoffice distribution including sending weekly payroll checks to retail stores & sales offices. Receives & signs for store bags & CODs from truck drivers and secures in file
Qualifications :
• HSD or GED
• 1-3 months related experience
• Accounts Receivable experience is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel is required
• Must be able to work independently while meeting deadlines

Once hired permanently company benefits include :