Accounting Specialist
Accounting Specialist
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, Salary
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Finance
SALARY BAND: $55,000 - $75,000
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
TRAVEL: N/A
Accounting Specialist
Responsibilities & Duties
POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Specialist will perform daily accounting tasks to support our Financial/Operational teams. The Accounting Specialist will support the VP of Finance daily with accounting tasks including payroll, AP, and AR. This person is a self-starter, with a positive attitude, who enjoys working with people to achieve tremendous results. They are a team player who loves a good challenge, has a high level of integrity, works diligently to exceed expectations, and who is willing to follow and implement someone else's vision while having fun with colleagues and clients. He/she/they understand the need for GSC to consistently deliver the HIGHEST quality service and work product.
POSITION SKILL SET:
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Expert attention to detail & accuracy
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Expert organizational skills
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Ability to keep strict confidentiality
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Self-motivated, proactive, and forward-thinking
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Strong ability to multi-task
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Ability to function well in a fast-paced (sometimes chaotic) environment under tight deadlines
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Ability to think outside the box
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Ability to enforce the quality standards of company leadership
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
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Process monthly invoices
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Receive, process, and reconcile statements
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Prepare periodic financial statements
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Generate and review monthly reports
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Assist with preparation for year-end
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Prepare and distribute annual IRS forms
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Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures
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Maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices
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Perform administrative and other tasks as needed
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Identify and recommend updates to accounting processes and procedures
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Sorting and coding invoices correctly and entering details into accounting software systems
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Posting financial transactions and keeping accounts payable and receivable current
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Research opportunities to reduce expenditures for recurring and one-time purchases
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Collecting and maintaining W-9, 1099, and other documentation for vendors and subcontractors
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Ensuring compliance with state and federal payroll and business tax regulations
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
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Degree in Business or Accounting preferred or extensive experience in a similar role
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Ability to maintain in-office hours at HQ site per regular office hours schedule, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, CST.
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Background check required
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Proficient in accounting software, specifically QuickBooks Online
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times