What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Accountant position at MarketSource, Inc. Careers?
Program Accountant Opportunity!- Alpharetta, GA
MarketSource, an Allegis Group company, delivers integrated sales solutions by hiring, training and managing industry-specific professionals that are empowered to create extraordinary customer experiences for many of the world’s most iconic brands. We design and execute sales and training solutions for small and large companies in the B2B and retail space. MarketSource is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.
Summary:
The Program Accountant (PA) is responsible for ensuring the highest level of customer service to external customers and corporate and client services employees. The Program Accountant is responsible for the administration of customer accounts, including the consolidation of program data and collection of accounts receivable, along with account maintenance and ad hoc reporting. This position requires adherence to tight deadlines and involves a variety of accounting activities.
Essential Job Functions:
Administration of customer accounts, including but not limited to invoicing, collections, adjustments, customer service and working with clients to resolve outstanding issues
Month-end close responsibilities including revenue/expense accruals, cost of sales, and expense tracking
Manage accounts receivable aging and process payments for multiple clients
Auditing and compiling account specific reports to ensure accurate billing and client specific information
Prepare various financial statements and other internal or external financial reports
Act as support liaison between client services and other corporate departments as it relates to administration of customer accounts and invoicing
Support the onboarding and implementation of new clients and management of client specific billing arrangements (rates and procedures) and maintain compliance with these requirements
Utilize internal tools and customer tools to support Client requirements
Partner with Financial Analysts for respective programs to ensure data integrity and compliance in-line with customer specific audits
Maintain general understanding of Statements of Work and amendments/modifications and incorporate changes for customer support, billing and month end close entries
Manage the program bonus and commission process on a weekly basis
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate data of assigned programs
Must be proficient with PeopleSoft Projects and Contracts, Concur, Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel and Word), Oracle
Strong analytical and deductive reasoning/problem solving skills
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and work ethic with an emphasis on customer service
Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Job Requirements:
0-1 years of relevant experience or college degree (Accounting or Finance Degree preferred)
Associates degree or two years of applicable experience in customer service
Four (4) in-office workdays per week and the option to work remote OR in office on fifth (5th) day