Coordinator - Business Planning

Job Summary

Under general supervision the Accounting Coordinator/Specialist II performs a variety of clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality internal and external customer service
• Performs a variety of data entry and database management activities
• Assists with the development of, and adherence to, accounting policies and procedures
• Performs accounting functions, verifying accuracy, completeness and consistency
• Checks details needed to prepare various reports, specific account and journal entries
• Applies working knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping terms and procedures
• Serves as a mentor to other team members, providing instruction, support and direction
• Performs duties of Accounting Assistant I as necessary
  • Maintains accurate files and records
  • Reconciles bank accounts, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers
  • Reviews invoices and prepares payable vouchers for correct coding, sufficient documentation and correct authorization
  • Communicates with internal and external customers and responds to their inquiries as needed
  • Processes payments with accuracy
  • Prepares vendor invoices
  • Researches purchase order invoices
  • Compiles segments of monthly accounting reports
  • Contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolved routine quest6ions
  • Prepares reports as requested by supervisor
  • Processes collections, refunds and returned checks with timeliness
  • Prepares various reports as requested
  • Makes daily deposits
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• Ability to read, write and communicate orally
• Ability to use reference materials
• Ability to use a PC, keyboard, calculator, fax and other standard office machines
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Accounting Coordinator I or equivalent experience required
• General office experience required
• Proficiency in using a Windows-based computer
• Intermediate skill working with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to accurately process vendor payments
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to work independently and with others

Preferred Experience

• Additional business and computer courses preferred
• Bi-lingual proficiency preferred in some locations           

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in climate-controlled areas
• Exposure to typical office environment
• Position can work in anywhere in Suddenlink Midsouth footprint - LA, MS, AR, MO