Accounting Specialist

Overview

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for all areas relating to day-to-day operations of the accounting department and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including overseeing the processing of day-to-day transactions, accounts payable, collections, and audit compliance

Benefit Information :

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure accurate and timely weekly, monthly and yearly deadlines.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry
• Ensure accurate job costing
• Manage excel spreadsheets
• Create and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with the other employees to support overall company goals and objectives.
• Work with the accounting team to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Process new Vendor Applications
• Process accounts payable invoices and check requests
• File Pre-liens on construction projects (as state regulations require)
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND GOALS Expectations for Performance Responsibilities and Behavioral Responsibilities must be met.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (The factors described here are representative of those physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The environmental factors described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional factors, if applicable, must be specified.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Occasional standing and walking is required. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.