Accounting Specialist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTemporary to Hire Accounting Specialist for Office Supply CompanyPay rate: $14.50-$16.50 per hr. DOEHours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with 1 hour lunch
The Accounting Specialist will report to the Accounting & Credit Manager
The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for:- Handling all customer phone calls related to payments- Will make adjustments (tax, transfers, finance charges, etc.)- Handles special billing requests from customers and updates Accounting Manager on past due customers- Assists with monthly & year-end close out procedures & records- Prepares NYS Sales Tax monthly & quarterly reports- Process, posts & makes daily deposits to bank of all checks received and records deposits in checkbook (Must keep checkbook balance accurate)- Petty Cash Transactions- Reviews & files daily AR Batch Report & Daily Invoice Register- Prepares all store bags for interoffice distribution including sending weekly payroll checks to retail stores & sales offices. Receives & signs for store bags & CODs from truck drivers and secures in file
Qualifications: -HSD or GED- 1-3 months related experience- Accounts Receivable experience is preferred- Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel is required- Must be able to work independently while meeting deadlines
Once hired permanently company benefits include:- 401k (with matching)- Medical & Dental Insurance- Life Insurance- Paid Time Off

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