Accounting Specialist

Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and practices, with the ability to handle various financial tasks efficiently and accurately.

Duties:
1. Complete tasks related to accounts payable including:

a. Create new vendors in accounting system, request W-9 forms and maintain vendor-related documentation;

b. Review and enter invoices in accounting system – obtain approvals needed and ensure accuracy of GL account coding;

c. Enter and assign invoices in system;

d. Process payments daily;

e. Review reimbursement requests for alignment to policy; and

f. Complete monthly account reconciliations.

g. Reconcile Advance Account

2. Complete tasks related to accounts receivable including:

a. Create and distribute invoices;

b. Ensure receivables are collected in a timely manner; and

c. Process payments received (e.g. creating bank deposits, logging/processing check and ACH payments, updating records in accounting system, etc.).

3. Provide fiscal support in the coordination of financial and budget management functions.

4. Ensure accounting procedures are followed consistently.

5. Assist with the audit preparation.

6. Coordinate bank deposits and perform reconciliations of bank accounts to ensure accuracy.

7. Provide customer service via phone and email.

8. Assist with payroll functions as needed.

9. Maintain company credit cards and gift incentive cards

10.Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

· Strong knowledge of general accepted accounting principles.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.

· Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge of Office 365 products

· Self-starter with excellent follow-through with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Ability to interact collaboratively and productively with employees at all levels across the organization

· Proficient at data entry with the ability to keep records and files organized.

· Highly ethical with attention to the importance of confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance or at least four years of accounting experience; desire experience working with accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and banking. Will consider training a new Accounting/Finance graduate.

WRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person