The Accounting Specialist is a staff accountant position. This person will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payment processing for Precision’s accounts receivable function. The Accounting Specialist will also be responsible for processing and reconciling customer payments, communicating with customers regarding payment status, and corresponding with Precision teams and managers internally. The Account Specialist reports to the Controller and will work in tandem with other accounting team members on processes.
Duties and responsibilities
- Reconcile customer payments, matching payments to bank deposits.
- Respond to inquiries from field staff and customers. Monitor and respond to incoming questions.
- Assure that cash deposits are made and that remote check deposits are processed.
- Complete applications for warranty payments, customer refunds and invoice adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to payment processing.
- Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable i.e. bad debt write-offs, sending customers to collection agency, produce various collection reports etc.
- Be trained in and utilize various accounting programs and software.
- Communicate with other Precision teams and follow up diligently on outstanding items.
- Be ready for opportunities to work on research projects and new reports as requested.