Accounting Specialist

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:

- 401k (with matching)

- Medical & Dental Insurance

- Life Insurance

- Paid Time Off