Accounting Specialist

at  Robert Half

Robert Half, on behalf of our prestigious large retail client located near Union County, is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience.

Strong Accounts Receivable and Accounts payable experience, being a must

• Proficiency with Sage or Sage x3 is highly desirable.
• Big box retail experience is a plus
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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• Reconcile cash receipts from customers and ensure they are accurately recorded within the accounting system.
• Maintain up-to-date accounts receivable records, applying credits and collections, and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and conduct payment follow-ups.
• Streamline the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for improvement. • Generate and provide customers with invoices and statements upon request.
• Reconcile wire, ACH, or check payments to vendors and ensure accurate recording within the accounting system.
• Maintain updated accounts payable records, ensuring payments and credits are applied and discrepancies are resolved.
• Verify and process invoices, ensuring proper coding and authorization.
• Assist in streamlining the accounts payable process by identifying areas for improvement.
• Support ad hoc analysis and reporting to assist the Controller and other accounting team members.
• Help extract information for the annual audit conducted by an independent CPA firm.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.