Job Title : Accounting Specialist
Duration : 7 Months
Location : Overland Park, KS
Pay Rate : $19-$20 on W2 per hour.
JOB DESCRIPTION
looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Overland Park, KS . This is an entry level accounting position that is responsible for Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, reconciliations, and other related activities as needed. The Accounting Specialist reports directly to the Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities :
- Process shipment data from depletion to the PeopleSoft General Ledger
- Prepare and process daily invoices
- Process customer deposits
- Apply cash receipts
- Reply to customer invoicing questions & requests
- Assist in collection activities
- Set up and maintain A / R, A / P files & other financial records
- Assist in month end close activities and government reporting
- Reconcile Accounts Receivables & Accounts Payables
- Enter government invoices in Wide Area Work Flow
- Responsible for Intercompany reconciliations and confirmations
- Sales & Use tax reporting
- Prepare and process invoices for payment of goods and services
- Process supplier payments via wire, ACH, and check
- Approve employee expense reports
- Other tasks as assigned by Financial Controller
Required Skills & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in related field with 1+ years of experience OR Associates degree in Accounting or related field with 3+ years of accounting work experience OR High School diploma with 6+ years of accounting related work experienceExperience with oral and written communications3-5 years of experience working with computers and Microsoft office applicationsMust be a US Person as defined in applicable lawPreferred Skills and Experience :
3+ years of experience in a billing / AR / AP business environmentExperience with government compliant accounting systems and practicesSAP ERP is a mustSAP ECC preferredKnowledgeable with GAAP, FAR, DFAR, CASExcellent organizational skills and work ethicExperience managing multiple projects