What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Almstead Tree and Shrub Care?
Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services in the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more!
We are currently seeking a bright, ambitious results-oriented and detail driven individual to join our headquarters team. The Accounting Specialist should have experience with general administrative, bookkeeping and/or accounting to compile, compute, record and prepare billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes.
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for services rendered.
- Review documents such as purchase orders, accepted work, and estimates to create invoices.
- Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors; resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
- Create deposit slips and reconcile accounts on a daily basis.
- Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of services.
- Creation of supplemental and supporting information for special clients and commercial e.g. municipalities, cities, corporate accounts.
- Work closely with Sales Arborists on collection of past due accounts.
- Learn and utilize custom computer software for posting receivables and for invoice generation.
- Posting of checks, credit cards and ETF with daily reconciliation reports.
- Engage in daily account reconciliation.
- Track and report employee hours and certified payroll for 50 employees.
Requirements
- 2 years of office experience
- Strong aptitude for numbers
- Associates Degree desired
- Excellent time management and organizational skills required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Internet and Database Systems desired (we will train on our programs).
- Must be results-oriented with a high degree of integrity and drive.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
- Work collaboratively with other departments, management and staff.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package including medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
