Accounting Specialist

The Position: Accounting Specialist The Accounting Specialist will serve as a vital member of the finance team, ensuring the integrity of financial data through meticulous record-keeping and proactive support. This role balances daily transactional tasks with month-end reconciliation and process improvement projects to drive departmental efficiency. Financial Operations & Transactional Support Execute full-cycle Accounts Payable and Receivable functions. Accurately allocate cash receipts (WIRE, Check, Credit card, paypal) Manage the Accounting Department’s Zendesk inbox, ensuring vendor and customer inquiries are resolved professionally and timely. Maintain an orderly digital filing system to ensure accurate and accessible documentation. Monitor domestic accounts and follow-up with customers to identify unresolved balances. Verify accuracy of new and updated customer account information in the ERP. Work with customer service and fulfillment to accurately record and handle issues (short-ships, returns, etc.) Pull weekly audit of open sales orders to confirm shipments invoiced in a timely manner. Review commission reports bimonthly for accuracy, and prepare bill for payment Month-End & Compliance Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. Assist the Manager with sales tax reporting and certificate of insurance (COI) requests. Gather documentation for internal and external audits as required. Strategic Support & Growth Participate in departmental process improvement projects to automate manual workflows. Establish positive working relationships with customers and vendors This role offers the opportunity to expand into broader accounting and operational responsibilities as the company continues to grow. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree is required. Skills & Aptitudes Knowledge and understanding of GAAP accounting principles. Strong spreadsheet skills including Excel or Google Sheets required. Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, fulfillment, and customer service teams in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Commitment to providing excellent customer service. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is critical. Ability to effectively prioritize workload to meet strict deadlines. Accounting software/ERP knowledge (Acumatica desired.) Manufacturing and Inventory accounting experience is a plus Strong computer skills are a must with Google Business Suite and MS Office 365. Experience with software platforms such as Acumatica, SPS, ShipStation, Zendesk, and Shopify desired. Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. Salary & Benefits: This is a full-time position based in our Longmont, CO office Monday-Thursday with Fridays remote eligible. The typical work hours for this job are between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Pay range for this position is $25.00-$32.00 hourly with up to 5% bonus potential. HydraPak offers up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in the first year of service, 11 paid holidays, a range of insurance benefits starting the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period, and a 401(k) plan with company match after 90 days. #J-18808-Ljbffr HydraPak