Accounting Specialist

eSpecial Needs
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024

Are you ready to combine your passion for numbers with a company that makes a real impact? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team.

eSpecial Needs and Spark Sensory Solutions create engaging sensory and interactive products used in multi-sensory rooms, clinics, and classrooms for special needs and mainstream applications.

Spark Sensory Solutions offers individuals an engaging way to explore and interact in an environment designed to calm, interact, and explore. Our core products vary from LED-based designs, including bubble tubes, fiber optics, and activity wall panels, to soft play, swings, and furniture. We take great pride and ownership in the products we build and the community we serve.

eSpecial Needs provides equipment, solutions, and curricula for physical education and recreation professionals, as well as products, equipment, and programs for professionals who deal with children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

We value innovative people looking for challenges and can adapt to rapid and continuous change. As a valued employee, you must be flexible and able to meet any challenge that comes your way.

We seek an Accounting Specialist who will manage and oversee all aspects of the company's accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. This includes ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, managing collections, and maintaining accurate financial records and reports.

To be successful, you should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as an accounts receivable/payable specialist or in a similar role.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP Software, with a preference for Zoho and NetSuite and Microsoft Office Suite expertise.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

All candidates are subject to a background check. We are a non-smoking office.

Your key responsibilities as the Accounting Specialist include:

Accounts Receivable

  • Process and apply payments.
  • Monitor customer accounts for irregularities.
  • Generate aging, statements, collections, and reconciliation reports.
  • Maintain billing system and ledger, follow up on payments, categorize expenses, and conduct account reconciliations.

Accounts Payable

  • Process and verify vendor invoices.
  • Perform invoice entry and payment processing.
  • Manage weekly payment runs and vendor files.
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
  • Generate aging, discounts, compliance, and reconciliation reports

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of salary plus commission earning up to $42-50K, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical and dental insurance provided.
  • Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available.
  • Well-being and work-life balance: Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment with professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A commitment to safety and innovation.
  • The chance to be part of a company that values teamwork, excellence, and making a positive impact in our industry.

Ready to Ignite Your Career?

If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise to a team making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our mission-driven company and help us positively impact the world! https://insperity.avature.net/careers/JobDetails?jobId=18584

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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