Accounting Assistant

Position Overview The Billing Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective, efficient and accurate generation of invoices and credits to our customers. Duties & Responsibilities Process all billing documents into customer invoices Process vendor credits internally and to customers Assist AR Specialist with any customer invoice issues Assist AP Specialist with any vendor credit issues Work with purchasing department to close out vendor returns Review freight charges for allocation to customer invoices Sort and prepare invoices for distribution Prepare and approve freight bills for payment Prepare and update a log of open vendor returns Weekly meeting with Accounting team to coordinate priorities and address problems Work with AR Specialist to generate customer finance charges and statements Prepare summary report of freight charges billed vs charged Assist with AR, AP and administrative tasks Any other tasks or special projects as assigned by management Back up to the A/P and A/R Specialists, Receptionist Required Skills & Abilities Experience with office equipment (i.e., copier, mail machine, fax machine) Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail Organization and planning Dependable Understands confidentiality Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with customers and employees in a professional manner Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years of equivalent work experience Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times #J-18808-Ljbffr