Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Position Description

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist is a multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude They will take ownership of all Accounts Receivable duties including ensuring accuracy and efficiency of AR operations, processing and monitoring incoming and late payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts, as well as light office administrative duties.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

The following list details the principle duties and responsibilities for the Accounting Specialist position.

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording of accounts receivable data.
• Process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedure.
• Answer A/R phone calls and email inquiries.
• Issue invoices through email, mail, and customer portals.
• Manage outstanding payment issues and generate aging reports and related correspondence in a timely manner.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients’ billing issues while maintaining a pleasant and courteous demeanor.
• Account management and collections.
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Manage monthly printing and mailing of account statements.
• Assist with monthly financial close process.
• Assist in new customer set-up.
• Coordinate with various departments as it relates to accounting.
• Interact with fellow teammates to strengthen and maintain a growth mindset culture.
• Ongoing training on business system, product information, personal, and professional growth.
• General office and team assistance and collaboration as needed. 

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellence in Office 365 applications.
• SAP experience a plus
• Excellent Time Management and Multitasking skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and take effective actions to resolve.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to diverse types of customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of equivalent work experience.

• Regularly required to use hands to keyboard, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move objects 5-25lbs occasionally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk sit or stoop
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision; color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Supplemental/EAP/401k
• Eligible for bonus pay
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off

This is a full-time, in-office position, Monday through Friday.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to HR.georg@swagelok.com

ACOS Enterprises dba Swagelok Georgia | Jacksonville | South Carolina is a drug-free employer and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.