Accounting Specialist

Level10apparel; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail apparel company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to handle various accounting tasks such as processing payments, managing accounts receivable, and preparing payroll. The ideal candidate should hold an Associate Degree in Accounting or have at least three years of related experience. This role requires multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Join a fast-paced environment where you can work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping or 3 plus years of related experience.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a high-volume office.
• Excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process online store payments and fundraising checks.
• Enter and process customer scan-downs, issue credit memos.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Oversee invoicing and new customer set-up.
• Manage Accounts Receivable aging and collections.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll and Simple IRA contributions.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping

3 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Internet applications

Windows applications

Job description

Processing online store payments and fundraising checks.

Entering and processing customer scan-downs, issue customer credit memos.

Preparation of journal entries and assist with month-end close.

Sales tax processing and filing.

Oversee invoicing (EDI).

New customer set-up.

Accounts Receivable aging/collections.

Monthly bank statement reconciliation.

Preparation of monthly defects report.

UPC submission to retailers.

Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll and related internal journal entries.

Simple IRA contribution submission.

New Hire packet preparation/processing.

Backup for Accounts Payable.

Special projects as assigned.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then this position is for you. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for completing a wide variety of tasks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis with limited supervision while working both independently and with others. This position reports to the Controller.

What We're Looking For

Associate Degree in Accounting/Bookkeeping or 3 plus years of related experience.

Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a high-volume office.

Ability to work well both independently and with a wide variety of people with limited supervision.

Excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internet and Windows applications