Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Swagelok Georgia Jacksonville South Carolina is looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. Swagelok is an industry leader in the Engineered Fluid System space and has a solid reputation for commitment to quality and to its associates.

We are looking for an experienced accounting specialist with experience in both accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, month end close and financial reporting.

A 4 year degree is required. Other traits that bring success in the role are a positive growth oriented mindset, ability to collaborate with and be accountable to a team, and a pleasant demeanor that reflects our strong company values.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Specialist provides support for accounting processes (bookkeeping, receivables, payables, invoicing, payment application) in terms of transaction processing and audit, analysis, error resolution, and process administration.

This position will be responsible for ownership of day-to-day accounting functions. PLEASE NOTE- ONLY THOSE WITH A 4-YEAR DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING WILL BE CONSIDERED.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Primary responsibilities include the accounting, collecting, analyzing, and reporting on various accounts.
• Research, correct, and apply all incoming / outgoing payments to the appropriate invoices.
• Review accounts and follow up on any outstanding balances.
• Desire to identify and implement process improvements.
• Initiate and respond to collection phone calls and email inquiries.
• Receive and enter payments via phone, email, and mail.
• Enter customer invoices in portals and follow up to resolve all submission issues.
• Manage outstanding payment issues and generate aging reports and related correspondence in a timely manner.
• Escalating issues appropriately to ensure resolution.
• Verify discrepancies and resolve billing issues while maintaining a pleasant and courteous demeanor.
• Coordinate with various departments as it relates to accounting.
• Maintain a consistent sense of urgency while also maintaining a balanced plan of attack.
• Interact with fellow teammates to strengthen and maintain a growth mindset culture.
• Ongoing training on business system, product information, personal, and professional growth.
• General office and team assistance and collaboration as needed.

DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Excellence in Office 365 applications.
• 2+ years’ experience in Business to Business (b2b) accounting
• SAP experience a plus
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and take effective actions to resolve them.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
• Vendor orientation and ability to adapt / respond to diverse types of customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

CULTURE :

Alignment of company cultural fit based on values, beliefs, and behaviors identified as :

• Quality First
• Accountable
• Continuous Improvement
• Growth Mindset

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting)
• 2+ years’ experience in Business to Business (b2b) accounting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly required to use hands to keyboard, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Lift and / or move objects 5-25lbs occasionally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk sit or stoop
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

ACOS Enterprises dba Swagelok Georgia Jacksonville South Carolina is a drug-free employer and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting) -

2+ years’ experience in Business to Business (b2b) accounting