Robert Half is hiring: Accounting Specialist in Akron

Our Akron client is searching for an Accounting Specialist that will supervise the company's financial transactions, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of bookkeeping, accounts receivable, and grant reports. Duties also include seamless collaboration with internal and external entities to secure timely and correct financial reporting, accounts receivable payment handling, and functions related to grants. The perfect fit for this role would not only have a robust comprehension of accounting principles but will also be skilled at using both QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the tracking and management of all grant activity using various software tools, ensuring compliance with guidelines

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the software in relation to accounts receivable functions such as payment processing and credit issuance

• Accurately record both electronic and check agency payments into the system

• Investigate and settle any payment discrepancies and effectively communicate with relevant personnel as required

• Handle check payments using the remote electronic deposit system and prepare cash deposits for submission to the bank

• Evaluate requests for credit increase, making approval or denial decisions based on set criteria

• Enter daily agency deposits and inventory activity into QuickBooks to keep financial records updated

• Create and record miscellaneous invoices related to business income in QuickBooks

• Update and maintain inventory tracking spreadsheets to monitor ongoing levels and adjustments

• Foster open communication with internal departments and external partners to resolve financial issues and ensure accurate reporting

• Take on additional duties as assigned to support the financial and operational goals of the organization.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role
• Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems
• Familiarity with a wide range of Accounting Functions
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Knowledge and experience in Auditing
• Ability to handle Billing Functions efficiently
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
• Experience in Grant Accounting and Grant Writing
• Knowledge of Payment Processing procedures
• Proficiency in using Excel Formulas and Microsoft Excel in general