Accounting Specialist

CFS has partnered with a growing company in Kalamazoo that's looking to hire an Accounting Specialist. The Accounting Specialist will support the Accounting Department in a variety of accounting functions and financial analysis projects. The scope will be across multiple sites and multiple companies.

Company Benefits:

• Gym Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Excellent Healthcare and PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Generous Quarterly Bonus

• Process A/R invoicing and cash application, as well as A/P invoicing and monitoring cash requirements. This also involves processing debits & credits, as well as regular reconciliation of outstanding balances.
• Maintain database integrity through Vendor Maintenance and Customer Maintenance screens. This encompasses credit terms, credit limits, tax status, all contact information, etc.
• Support A/R & A/P efforts through both internal and external communications. This involves collection of open A/R invoices and reconciliation of any A/P issues that arise. This may involve researching the credit worthiness, and establishing appropriate credit policies for both vendors and customers. Also included is on-line research, seeking input feedback from others within the organization, contacting references, processing D&B's, etc. as appropriate.
• Control Fixed Assets using FAS100 software. This includes building, moving, and deleting assets on a monthly basis. Also, coordinates an annual fixed asset review with the appropriate personnel.
• Process payroll journal entries weekly, along with daily Cash Book entries to maintain proper cash balances.
• Oversee the processing of Expense Reporting and Mileage Reporting
• Reconcile petty cash at the end of each month.
• Assist the Controller with month end and year end closing /reconciliations.
• Generate and document continuous improvements for Accounting.

• Associates or Bachelors Degree
• 2-3 years in relevant accounting experience
• Strong communications skills
• Experience working within Excel