Sr. Accounting Specialist

General Purpose

Perform a broad range of bookkeeping and accounting duties, occasionally of a difficult or complex nature, in support of daily, monthly, and yearly accounting activities and projects. Perform work in accordance with accepted procedures and established guidelines. Ensure accurate accounting records; research and resolve discrepancies. Resolve atypical problems and serve as a resource to others. Prepare financial, statistical, production, and/or technical reports. Demonstrate full proficiency of bookkeeping accounting principles, but not at the skill and knowledge level of a fully trained accountant. 

Job Duties and ResponsibilitIes

• Responsible for providing support of the hauler payments system and facilitating payments twice a month to contract haulers for services provided to DFA within required deadlines.
• Use accounting or production software, databases, and/or spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to haulers and customers
• Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating reports, preparing budgets or forecasts, assisting with audits, and resolving discrepancies
• Classify, code, and record transactions and post entries to the general ledger
• Verify and process accounts payable invoices and initiate accounts receivable invoicing to customers where appropriate to reimburse DFA for additional hauling, waiting time, trailer washes, etc. Coordinate with the billing department to generate invoices and payments monthly for multiple scenarios.
• Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports; reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records
• Work with haulers and customers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
• Communicate with internal and external haulers and customers to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies; utilize other team members as needed to resolve
• Assist with or complete month-end closing procedures
• Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
• Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc reports
• Prepare summaries, charts, and/or graphs as requested
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some post-secondary education or undergraduate degree in accounting or related curriculum preferred
• 2 to 4 years of accounting, bookkeeping or related experience
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and company computer systems
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Able to complete basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to problem solve
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans