IMS People is hiring: Accounting Coordinator in Birmingham

Title: Accounting Coordinator
Location: Birmingham, AL. ONSITE.
Hours: 4 hours a day (part-time). Hours can vary based upon candidate availability
Duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension/conversion

Position Notes:
Required Skills:

• Strong attention to details
• Excellent organization skills
• Personal Computer Skills – Excel
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager
• Sales Tax experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience

Preferred Skills:

• Worked with Avalara – sales tax program
• Prior work in accounting
• Interpersonal Skills to fit in with MCA team
• Associate Degree required, especially if someone is interested in converting to FTE

Duties:

• Daily Bank Reconciliations
• Enter in Accounts Payable – which will lead to paying if becomes full time
• Input data in excel spreadsheets
• Work with Avalara – our sales tax system
• Looking for someone with an Accounting background, who can handle:
• Bank reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
• Excel management
• Data input, no advanced functions needed
• QAD – ERP system that is used is preferred
• Could transition to FTE. Hours would increase to full-time (40 hours)
• 4 hours a day in-office, flexible arrangements
• Associate degree is required for FTE conversion

Interview Process

• 1st round with Kyle
• 2nd round IV with Credit/Collections Manager, Ops Manager, and President

Summary

• Under minimal supervision, responsible for performing clerical accounting procedures, processing specific financial/accounting transactions and for performing specific financial reporting according to well defined standard procedures.
• Manages portfolio of customer accounts as assigned by accounting supervisor. May support payroll and audit processes.

Responsibilities
1. Reconcile accounts and discrepancies, posts information and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, process payments, compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports and researches unidentified charges.
2. Perform timely and accurate processing of all inter-company payments including problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
3. Perform accounts payable system maintenance such as check runs, report generation, and system overrides.
4. Interact with many functions and various levels of personnel within the division regarding cost center allocations and payment status.
5. Perform month-end close activities.
6. Prepare general ledger reconciliation's of liability accounts.
7. Assist A/P Specialists with reviews and audit of prepared voucher packages.
8. May support payroll with tracking, classification and systems.
9. May support audit processes.

Required Skills
1. Analytical skills
2. Excellent organizational skills
3. Effective oral and written communication skills
4. Personal Computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel.)
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
6. Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction from manager and/or supervisor.

Education/Experience
3+ years of general accounting experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates degree preferred. Some accounting coursework is preferred.