Accounting Specialist
Reporting to the A&E Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with general accounting services for both Engineering and Architecture companies.
Location: Syracuse or Buffalo Office
Base Pay: $24 – $31.25 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Accounting Manager with the preparation of monthly accounting entries for prepaids, depreciation and amortization, and interest expense.
- Reconciles bank accounts making entries for transfers, electronic payments, bank fees, debt payments.
- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
- Reconciles intercompany AR and AP month end details to the general ledger, investigate differences and communicate findings.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly billings.
- Assist with mailing monthly invoices and statements.
- Assists with the monitoring of accounts receivable ledgers to identify delinquent accounts. Works with accounting manager to resolve.
- Responsible for the posting of ACH payments received.
- Assist with the entering of company employee credit card expenses in accounting software.
- Assist with reviewing of expenses, payments, invoices etc. as assigned.
- Review and process vendor invoices, check requests, and employee expense reports per company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist with researching client and vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assist with other accounting projects and duties, as assigned.
Qualifications/Required Skills & Abilities:
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Accounting, or Business Administration
- Relative internship experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel).
- Experience with project-based accounting software is a plus.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Prioritization, organization, ability to plan and schedule tasks/duties in an efficient manner.
- Excellent problem-solving and resolution skills.