Office & Accounting Specialist (AR/AP)

Interstate All Battery Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries is seeking an Office Associate to run the front desk, manage phones, handle paperwork, and support distributor operations at our Columbia, SC location. You will perform accounts payable and receivable tasks, maintain vendor records, and assist with daily bookkeeping and customer invoicing with accuracy and courtesy.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year of administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• High school graduate (or equivalent). Some college preferred.
• At least one year of administrative support experience in a warehouse or retail environment
• At least one year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including AP, AR and Collections
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Excel
• Multi-line phone experience required
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role is required
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with accuracy
• Works well in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable including auditing, paying and filing vendor invoices according to company policy and procedure, collections, preparing customer invoices, purchase orders and delivery tickets accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end close efficiently, accurately and on schedule.
• Verify deposits are accurate and made on a timely basis.
• Upload and download handheld computer devices and process data according to a set schedule.
• Provide exceptional customer service both in person and over the phone
• Supports front counter retail as needed
• Maintain dealer database.
• Assist with inventory count and research variances.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Phone etiquette

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Interstate Batteries is seeking an Office Associate to run the front desk, manage phones, handle paperwork, and support distributor operations at our Columbia, SC location. You will perform accounts payable and receivable tasks, maintain vendor records, and assist with daily bookkeeping and customer invoicing with accuracy and courtesy.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year of administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills to