Accounting Specialist

Accounting SpecialistUnder the direction of the Controller, the Accounting Specialist will assist in completing departmental duties in an accurate, timely fashion to meet our financial standards and goals.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.Collections & Billing SupportConduct Collections Outreach via calls and emailsMaintain Collection Notes to the department's standardPerform Billing Checks to ensure all Sales Orders are invoicedConfirm Project Downpayments have been issuedMonitor Upcoming Billings and present updates during weekly forecast meetingsWork with internal teams to resolve issues and customer concernsOrganizational & Financial ReportingSupport Credit Card Admin function and Accrual ReportingAssist with Intercompany Allocations and ReconciliationVendor Document managementFleet tracking and administrationContract tracking and SupportOther administrative tasks as neededPurchasing & Vendor AnalysisAnalyze Vendor Purchasing ActivitySupport reconciliation and validation of purchasing and billing recordsOther DutiesHelps drive and support BCT's Culture and Core ValuesAll other duties as assignedQualificationsMust have the knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures of A/R and / or General AccountingAbility to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.Excellent time-management skills along with the ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Communication and customer service skills appropriate for dealing with internal and customer requests, as well as requests from co-workers and senior management.Willingness to be flexible and apply new programs and technology.Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity tools (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)Sense of urgency and ability to achieve results.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's in Accounting and/or Finance preferredTwo+ years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferredEpicor ERP experience preferred