Accounting Specialist

Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. (CUSI), a national leader in utility management software and technology services, is currently seeking a highly organized and detail- oriented Accounting Specialist with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to handle general accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

· Accounts Payable: Maintain vendor relationships, verify, prepare and enter vendor bills for timely payment on a bimonthly AP run.

· Credit Card Reconciliation: Reconcile credit card statements with receipts, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, and categorized.

· Expense Reports: Review and process employee expense reports on Zoho Expense.

· Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct data analysis to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate payment processing and reporting.

· Accounts Receivable Management: Maintain accurate records of customer accounts, including invoicing, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on overdue payments. Ensure effective collection processes are in place to minimize overdue accounts. Handle customer calls to address invoice inquiries, and process over the phone payments.

· Manage complex billing processes tied to sales orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual terms.

· Billing and Invoicing: Prepare and process complex and batch billing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with sales order terms and company procedures.

· Manage contract renewals to ensure continued customer support.

· Commissions Management: Accurately process and track commissions related to customer payments.

· Sales Order Management: Accurately enter and maintain sales order contracts.

· Reporting: Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly reports for management, utilizing Excel and Sage Intacct to generate comprehensive sales reports, accounts receivable summaries, and expense audits.

· Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as sales, and customer support, to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues.

General Skills:

· Task Management: Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines, ensuring timely payment of invoices, and resolution of issues.

· Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with customers and internal teams.

· Problem-Solving; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.

· Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently.

Technical Skills:

· Software Proficiency: Advance proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Microsoft Excel.

· Billing Systems: Experience managing complex billing processes and maintaining accurate financial documentation.

· Knowledge of QuickBooks, Zoho Expense, and Sage Intacct a plus.

· Knowledge of the software industry, utility sector and local government are a significant plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Accounting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jonesboro, AR 72401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000