Accounting Specialist III

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
  • Acquires and accurately processes invoices and outgoing payments for separate departments and vendors in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Run weekly check runs.
  • Performs day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
  • Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
  • Prepare and mail all required tax documents.
  • Communicate with vendors in a timely and efficient manner to resolve issues that may arise.
  • Verify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
  • Work in collaboration with other departments within the organization.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Payroll
  • AR functions

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
  • Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor degree required in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience.
  • Knowledge of accounting software.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Provides exceptional customer service in all communications and interactions with staff, public.
  • Maintains confidentiality and remains calm under stress.
  • Assists staff with support in all areas of functional responsibility in a courteous, supportive manner.
  • Maintains and exhibits servant leadership qualities and exceeds customers' expectations.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Effective, efficient use of agency resources, systems, equipment, and processes.
  • Continuous focus on cost savings initiatives across the responsibilities and deliverables.
  • Effective use of time management to avoid overtime and budgetary issues.