DESCRIPTION

Leason Ellis is seeking an Accounting Administrative Specialist to join our dynamic accounting / finance team! The successful candidate must have a college degree and experience with general administrative and accounting support preferably in a professional services setting.
The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to:
· Accurately process and/or coordinate emails and requests throughout the workflow cycle
· Provide administrative and accounting support to Finance Director, the accounting / finance department, as well as internal and external clients
· Prioritize and effectively manage a full workload with a keen attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness
· Manage multiple priorities using sound judgement and time management skills to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality of work
· Multi-task, problem solve and perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced work environment
· Work both independently and in collaboration with team members as well as internal and external clients.
· Articulate clearly, effectively and professionally in verbal and written communications with a high degree of accuracy and proper grammar usage
· Comprehend, follow-up and follow through with instructions, as well as ask well thought out questions when clarity is needed
· Work with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality relating to firm, accounting / finance department matters, and client matters
· Successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demands
· Anticipate work needs and take the initiative to follow up and follow through with minimal direction or oversight

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

· College degree and 2+ years of administrative and accounting experience in a professional services environment
· Must have strong a work ethic and client service mindset
· Detail oriented; professional demeanor; reliable team member
· Effective business level verbal and written communication skills
· Effective organizational and time management skills
· Effective research and problem resolution skills
· Knowledge of basic accounting principles
· Strong math and data entry skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office; exceptional Outlook, Excel and Word skills

· Assist with eBilling client set up and maintenance
· Assist with the maintenance of the time and billing system (new user set-ups; client information updates; etc.)
· Prepare written communications including emails, memos, and forms
· Assist with the preparation of accounting and accounts receivable related reports and spreadsheets
· Perform general bookkeeping functions for month and year-end closing processes
· Perform general administrative and accounting related tasks to support the accounting / finance department
· Assist with accounting related special projects and daily operations, as needed or requested