Accounting Specialist Job in Dalton, MA

Salary: $22/hr - $29/hr + benefits

Hours: Flexible: 8 hrs daily between 6am-6pm, Mon-Fri

TEC is recruiting for a local plastics company in Dalton, MA. 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

problem solving, interpersonal excellence, oral and written communication, computer oriented with background in Excel, mathematically competent, adaptability, and dependability

Accounts Payable

• Processes accounts payable invoices
• Identifies investigates, and resolves problem transactions by interfacing with other departments
• Ensures that vendors are paid accurately
• Enters new vendor information
• Prepares payment; EFTs and checks
• Maintains unpaid and paid files
• Reconciles open receipts at month end

Accounts Receivable

• Obtains and mails invoice copies and proofs of delivery for customers, as requested.
• Files check stubs and bank receipts.
• Research and processes customer claims of invoice payment.
• Research and processes charge backs and returns.
• Answers accounts receivable phone inquiries and follows up.
• Calls and/or mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts.
• Accounts Receivable collections resolution

Bookkeeping

• Daily cash transactions
• Preparing General Journals 
• Reconciling General Ledger accounts for accuracy
• Reviewing monthly expenses for consistency
• Cost analysis of inventory values

Other Areas of responsibility

• Works with co-workers and outside contacts in a safe, professional, and cooperative manner 
• Maintains good attendance, flexibility in assignments, adaptable to changing business needs, and continually learns and applies new skills.
• Works in a team environment and assists in other finance functions as required.
• Meets minimum physical/mental demands with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Human resource projects; coordinating annual employee meetings, reviewing annual vacation awards and other company benefits

Education/Experience:

Entry level position -Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or comparable experience including knowledge of EXCEL and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.