Accounting Specialist

Company: Safety Services Company
Location: Tempe
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description JOB BRIEF Safety Services Company is seeking an experienced and process-oriented Accounting Specialist to provide meaningful contribution to our finance team. The ideal candidate will have an emphasis in Accounts Payable and will be responsible for timely processing of invoices; including coding, ensuring proper approvals and support are present, entry into the accounting application and resolution of any discrepancies. Additionally responsible for preparation of various journal entries, reconciliations, research, and analysis. RESPONSIBILITIES Performs a variety of accounting tasks to include prepare journal entries & account reconciliation, bank statement reconciliation, and accounts payable/accounts recievable activities Pick up mail daily, sort and distribute as appropriate Review and code all invoices, ensuring proper support is present, and prepare for approval Input approved, supported invoices into accounting application in a timely manner, ensuring proper GL coding, correct accounting period, providing accrual documents to Senior Accountant at month end Propose weekly check run using AP aging Generate checks and assemble supporting documents for approval Maintain all vendor files, ensuring filing is kept current Respond to inquiries from vendors, suppliers, and employees, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner Reconcile vendor statements, resolving discrepancies Set up vendors, ensuring proper tax documentation is received, filed, and input into accounting application Prepare month end journal entries Compile and analyze data, acting upon findings Process annual 1099 reporting in a timely manner Assist with invoicing, cash postings and end of day balancing as needed Build and maintain constructive relationships with various departmental teams to improve existing processes and enable positive change Provide Year-end audit support All other duties assigned by manager REQUIREMENTS 2-4 years of accounts payable experience Associate degree or experience equivalent preferred Demonstrated knowledge of Excel and internal applications Analyze data and create reports, utilizing excel functions High energy and willingness to achieve goals Confidentiality and flexibility required Dynamics GP and bill.com experience preferred

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