Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About PacificWRO:

At PacificWRO, we believe in uplifting people and spaces. Yes, we’re energized by designing and furnishing some of the most iconic buildings, companies, college campuses, and hospitals across the Pacific Northwest. But more importantly, we value each team member’s unique contribution to those projects because we’re not just creating great work environments for other teams – we’re creating a great environment for our team. Our people are quick-thinking, hardworking, and adaptable. They also care deeply about our broader community, consistently showing up to make a difference. And with that same commitment to excellence, PacificWRO continues to rank among the top-performing MillerKnoll Certified Dealers in the country.

Position Summary: Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist supports the finance team in completing accounting processes and cycles. The person in this position will be responsible for reviewing and completing daily transactions, reconciliations, payments and communicating with customers and vendors in an accurate and timely manner. This position is high volume and demands an eye for detail and excellent organizational skills. It’s essential that the person in this role has an ability to proactively identify and solve problems, taking the initiative to recognize issues and be persistent in researching solutions. This position also includes a high degree of written and verbal communication with team members.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Complete portions of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Cycle
• Reconcile daily cash deposits and withdrawals
• Manage AR Aging report and follow up with customers over email or phone to ensure timely payment
• Pay vendors and monitor for discount opportunities
• Process invoices and credit memos in accordance with company policy
• Review vendor accounts for payment and discount terms
• Routinely evaluate vendor invoice discrepancies - working with internal team and vendors to identify and correct the issues
• Monitor third party AP processing provider and work with their team to review invoice issues; meet monthly to review invoice entries
• Filing of documentation
• Managing company credit card transactions and assigning transactions to General Ledger accounts; occasional follow up with managers for transaction approval
• Ad-hoc tasks/projects related to the AP or AR department
• Conduct other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• Medical plans with 85% employer premium contribution
• Dental plans with 65% employer premium contributions
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance plan
• FSA and HSA plans
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off policy
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Hybrid policy – three days per week in the office

Required Experience:

• Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable Management (2+ years)
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

• Above average computers skills, with a strong numerical aptitude
• Sound knowledge of cash management principles and account balancing
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Highly motivated, proactive in problem solving and issue resolution
• Ability to utilize Excel for Spreadsheets
• Goal oriented with the ability to meet project deadlines