Accounting Specialist

Welders Supply of Louisville

Louisville, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Procedures, Billing, Billing Records, Bookkeeping, Card Processing, Credit Cards, Credit and Collections, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Health Insurance, Internet Portal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Rentals, Resolve Customer Issues, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Track Customer Issues, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Louisville, KY
POSTED
7 days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

JOB SUMMARY:  The Accounting Specialist is responsible for billing customers, accepting credit card payments, and answering accounts receivable questions. To be successful you must posses time management skills and have general knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.

Accountabilities:

- Billing
  • Verifies accuracy of billing data, correcting any order errors
  • Creates invoices according to company practices and balances batch totals
  • Assists with keying orders as required, recording amounts due for items purchased or services rendered
  • Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, and any unique requirements 
  • Processes credit card payment for customers and generates receipt via email when appropriate 
- Accounts Receivable
  • Provides support by answering accounts receivable questions
  • Balances credit card and cash transactions
  • Reviews and researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts for assigned customer group
  • Collaborates with Collections to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis
  • Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
  • Collaborates and requests support from Accounting Operations Manager as needed
- Misc.
  • Answers incoming phone calls, transfers calls, and takes messages as backup 
  • Takes calls and answer questions from customers
  • Assists with rental invoicing
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounting department as needed
Required Skills & Abilities


  • Degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, online portals and computers
  • Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures
  • Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
Education & Experience


  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, relevant experience may be substituted
Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.  
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. 





About the Company

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Welders Supply of Louisville