temporary accounting specialist.

Assignment Length: 3-4 months
Pay: $19-20/hour
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
-Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment to vendors
-Manage and track credit card transactions, expense reports, and vendor statements
-Reconcile AP accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
-Prepare and process payments, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks
-Maintain vendor master file on accounts payable system, including applicable tax reporting requirements (1099)

Accounts Receivable:
-Maintain accurate records of payments received and ensure proper allocation
-Collaborate with customers via telephone/e-mail to address payment/billing issues/discrepancies
-Process credit card transactions and manage recurring payments including following up with customers via telephone/e-mail to resolve declines
-Manage refunds, account adjustments and write offs in accordance with company policies

Reporting and Reconciliation:
-Prepare regular financial reports, including aging reports, cash flow statements, and payment schedules
-Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling accounts and preparing necessary documentation
-Work closely with the Accounting team to support audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations

General Support:
-Provide general administrative support to the Accounting team as needed
-Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement in billing and financial operations
-Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless financial processes

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Bachelor's degree preferred

Education:
Associate

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
-Associate's degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or similar field
-1-3 years of relevant, hands-on accounting experience preferred
0Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Well-organized, detail oriented, self-starter
-High degree of accuracy is required
-Proficient in 10-key by touch, Excel & Word, telephone, accounting and filing


To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to Greg Stafford at 605-335-6010

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