Accounting Specialist AP focus
Accounting Specialist AP focus
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Job Description
Accounting Specialist
We are an independent highfashion eyewear company with a strong presence in the retail and ecommerce space. Since launching our brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique handcrafted sun and optical frames designed with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to brickandmortar locations and concept stores our products are available at many notable independent and major retailers.
Our unique approach to eyewear has created a dedicated following among consumers and influencers alike. Our frames have appeared in various major publications and have been worn by numerous highprofile individuals.
The Role: The Accounting Specialist role is primarily responsible for transactional data in the subledgers of AR/AP and is central to the success of the accounting department while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Along with indepth experience in customer and vendor account reconciliation the ideal candidate excels in organization and communication. ERP experience is essential as the integration of various accounting platforms is necessary to ensure the accuracy of financial data and to support the organization’s business objectives. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience and is highly skilled and meticulous with extensive customer management experience.
This role reports to the Controller and is based at our headquarters.
Responsibilities and Duties
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Record financial transactions such as sales deposits expenses and payments.
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Build relationships with customers and sales colleagues to successfully service customer accounts: send invoices manage outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
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Perform daily deposit reconciliation and work with the Controller on automations for efficiency in daily reconciliation of data.
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Master the collections process: work with customers to address concerns and achieve adherence to payment terms; track payment plans maintain detailed records of collection attempts and provide account status updates to the Controller. Keep the Wholesale team and the Controller apprised of accounts in negative status.
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Accurate and timely entry of vendor invoices verify accuracy with 3way match adherence to contract and obtain appropriate approvals prior to entry.
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Reconcile vendor statements and partner with accountants in monthend quarterend and yearend close processes including necessary expense accruals.
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Provide concise communication to colleagues and vendors regarding company policies and procedures: new vendor review and documentation payment terms approval authorities and budget adherence.
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Prepare a weekly schedule of vendor payments book payments and perform data imports from highvolume vendors.
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Assist the accounting team with special projects and adhoc financial analysis as required.
Qualifications and Skills
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3 years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
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Proficiency in accounting software ideally NetSuite or comparable ERP system (e.g. SAP Oracle MS Dynamics).
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Intermediate level of expertise in Microsoft Excel; pivot tables and data sorting tools.
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Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Enjoys communicating across multiple departments to form partnerships provide support and champion internal controls.
Benefits & Perks:
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Competitive wage
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10 paid holidays & Paid Time Off accrual
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Employee frame discount
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
