Accounting Specialist
Accounting Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities
· Perform a variety of accounting/administrative functions under limited supervision.
· Address redlines, comments, and mark-ups on various types of documents.
· Record key decisions and action items resulting from meetings under limited supervision.
· Act as liaison between Managers and team members.
· Organize, lead and attend Team meetings
· Communicate and facilitate communication through multiple media with team members, managers, outside vendors and Clients to obtain necessary information.
· Communicate with team members, program managers, other departments to obtain necessary information for accounting documents.
· Complete project activations and set-up in Deltek Vision for a variety of project types under limited supervision.
· Enter data required for a project/program in the required database(s) under limited supervision.
· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
· Participate in & implement process improvement activities/tasks to improve program team's efficiency.
· Monitor project activities on behalf of the Manager with supervision.
· Organize, update, maintain necessary documentation under limited supervision.
· Organize and prepare necessary materials including reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc. under limited supervision.
· Utilize various office machines to include copier, scanner, computer, fax, phone, plotter, etc.
· Maintain accurate record of a variety of accounting documents.
· Meet project, team, and department deadlines.
· Prepare all documents with accuracy, neatness, and speed.
· Provide good customer service to departments, Clients, and vendors.
· Maintain project records for cost accounting and billing purposes.
· Perform data entry and filing as necessary.
· Perform required accounting activities with minimal supervision.
· Perform reporting from accounting database.
· Process purchase orders, invoices, and expense reports.
· Reconcile accounts accurately with the appropriate level of back-up documentation.
· Review entries and documents prepared by other Accounting Staff for accuracy.
· Self-manage time to comply with project schedules and budgets. (Meet deadlines)
· Utilize and follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
· Work with Program Managers to bill/invoice clients.
Skills and Abilities
· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
· Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with clients and co-workers.
· Motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
· Dependable, hard-working and committed to achieving excellence.
· Ability to maintain a professional working environment.
· Team oriented, but self-sufficient.
· Attention to detail.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Handle confidential matters properly.
· Strong sense of urgency.
· Utilize and follow guidelines necessary to complete your responsibilities.
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum
· High-school diploma or GED and 5 years applicable work experience in Accounting.
· 2 years applicable experience in MS Office including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Preferred
· Applicable work experience in an Architectural or Engineering firm.
· Applicable work experience using Deltek Vision.
· Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
· Work environment for this position is in an office.
· Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
· Work days of 9 to 12 hours in length, or more, may occur.
· Must be able to use standard office equipment.
Summary
Experienced Accounting Specialist that works under the direction of the Accounting Manager\Controller/Executive VP to perform accounting activities.
Benchmark Group is seeking an Accounting Specialist position and a Human Resources Specialist position. Excellent Benefits!
Please go to https:// teamofchoice.com/careers/ to view the Job Description, qualifications and apply for either one of these positions.
Benchmark Group
1805 N. 2nd Street
Rogers, AR 72756