Temporary PT Accounting Specialist
American Management Association
- Saranac Lake, NY
- $15.00-20.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance - Administrative Support
FINANCE, FINANCIAL REPOverviewAmerican Management Association is looking for a Temp PT Accounting Specialist, who will ensure complete and systematic accounting records by performing clerical and bookkeeping tasks and applying accepted procedures during the verification, processing and entering of required data into the Accounts Payable System in accordance with internal Finance policies. May assist with duties in other functional areas.Responsibilities
- Compile and capture required information in the A/P system (i.e. vendor data, GL account numbers, meeting numbers, project numbers, etc.) to account for vendor invoices, speakers invoices and customer refunds in an accurate and timely manner.
- Verify proper approval authority and supporting documentation on all invoices.
- Correspond with vendors and colleagues within AMA business units in both written and verbal communication.
- Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and report the status of accounts and discrepancies
- Assist with GL account reconciliations
- Respond to ad hoc requests for reporting and financial information
- Participate in special projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Graduate plus 4 years of relevant experience Or 2 year degree in Business plus 2 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and financial transactions
- Technology skills: Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and personal computers required; Familiarity with Great Plains preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking and maintaining accuracy
- Attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Ability to perform in a cross-functional team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and coworkers
- Reliability and strong work ethic
- Certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform tasks
- Works under general supervision