Accounts Specialist

Westaff; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westaff in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking an Accounts Specialist to handle A/P, A/R, G/L, and weekly budgeting, while assisting with the monthly close and providing customer service within the distribution center.

This role requires a High School Diploma, MS Office proficiency (Excel in particular), strong attention to detail, analytical and mathematical abilities, and effective communication. Some irregular hours including nights and weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• At least 1 year of office/account experience is expected.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Solid analytical skills are required.
• Good mathematical aptitude.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.
• Experience with MS Office, including Excel, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares weekly operating budgets/projections.
• Analyzes and reconciles accounts.
• Assists with the monthly close.
• Prepares reports for management.
• Enters journal entries and coordinates A/P, A/R, and G/L.
• Responds to emails and phone inquiries, including customer service and invoice requests.
• Responsible for billing customer accounts and maintaining customer pricing.
• Flexible to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Math aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The Accounts Specialist handles general accounting functions including accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), general ledgers (G/L), weekly budgeting, and assists in monthly closes. Also has customer services responsibilities within the distribution center. The position reports to the General Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares weekly operating budgets/projections
• Analyzes and reconciles accounts
• Provides assistance on the monthly close
• Prepares reports for management
• Enters journal entries, coordinates A/P, A/R and G/L
• Answers emails and phone calls that are not limited to small parcel quotes for customer service, questions from customers, AR details/questions from NFI AR, and invoices requests.
• Responsible for billing customer accounts
• Ensuring customer rate increases are initiated and maintained
• Other administrative tasks as directed by local management specific to the facility's needs

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• At least 1-year or more experience in office account experience
• Computer applications using MS Office
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong mathmatical aptitude
• Strong communication skills
• Strong MS Office experience, including Excel

Other:

Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and potentially holidays as needed by our facility.