Accounting Specialist/Collections (Temporary position)

Itamar’s Accounting Specialist should possess a solid overall exposure and experience in Accounting and preferably some Collections. The ideal assistant will perform tasks related to supporting the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, data entry distribution of customer invoices, building, reviewing and maintaining reports, filing, possible corresponding with banking institutions on the behalf of Itamar Medical and completing related duties, etc.

A portion of this position will perform Collection duties with responsibility for contacting customers with delinquent accounts and maintaining detailed records.  This person will report to the Accounting Manager.

This is a hybrid position

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other job duties may be required per management direction.

• Call suppliers and/or customers based on direction from Accounting Manager and Team needs
• Obtain and compile primary financial data and maintaining AR, AP, Collections and/or Invoicing reports
• Assist with General Ledger entries pertaining to AP and AR
• Assist with Accounting tasks, which could include projects as needed
• Assist with creating, maintaining and distribution of invoice related material to customers
• Assist the Accounting Department with field Sales needs regarding accounting, expenses and/or general office needs
• Check for accuracy of business transactions and offer suggestions on efficiencies as needed
• Work on various other projects and other duties, as assigned.Verify accuracy of invoices and send out invoices to customers
• Organize and maintain up-to-date documents.  Prepare receivable statements.
• Responsible for completing Accounting administrative functions
• Monitor unpaid invoices and communicate with customers - making collection phone calls and/or issuing collection letters
• Perform data entry as needed
• Enter data into accounts receivable system
• Apply payments from customers

Qualifications/Required Skills:

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) skills.
• Excellent math and data entry skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Highly organized person with exceptional attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Someone who is a quick learner and has a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently but someone who is excited to be a part of a dynamic team.
• Expense Report review and processing.
• May assist with submitting internal office supply orders.
• May create office documents or correspondence.
• Work on various projects and other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Three to five years of related experience in accounting/finance or other related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area preferred.
• Dynamics 365 experience a plus

Physical:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is understood by Employee that if he/she is requesting/ will need special accommodations to perform duties, it is their responsibility to inform Itamar Medical Human Resources immediately.

• Employee is continuously required to stand; walk; sit, talk or hear (up to 98% of an average 8-hour day).
• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or other employees via phone or in person is required.
• Body motor skills enough to enable incumbent to move from one office location to another.

Travel:

This position does not include travel outside of the possible short (local) trips to the bank and/or Postal Service, etc.

Supervisory Reports:

This position does not have direct reports.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The hourly pay rate for this position is:

Factors which may affect this rate include shift, geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.