March and Ash
Accounting Specialist Job at March and Ash in San Diego
March and Ash, San Diego, CA, United States
Description
March & Ash is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our accounting team! The Accounting Specialist will oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role involves maintaining financial records, supporting month-end close and audit preparation, and enhancing financial processes through collaboration and the use of ERP systems like Sage Intacct. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, advanced spreadsheet proficiency, and a proactive approach to learning new technologies and automating processes.
Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
March & Ash is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our accounting team! The Accounting Specialist will oversee accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role involves maintaining financial records, supporting month-end close and audit preparation, and enhancing financial processes through collaboration and the use of ERP systems like Sage Intacct. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, advanced spreadsheet proficiency, and a proactive approach to learning new technologies and automating processes.
Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process accounts payable transactions including recording, classifying, and verifying accounts payable data.
- Manage vendor payments and communication, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of invoice entry, payment processing, and payment entry and application within the ERP system (e.g. Sage Intacct).
- Maintain and foster excellent inter-departmental communication to ensure financial processes are understood and respected across the company.
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances and reporting provided by key vendors.
- Maintain historical digital records by filing documents in a systematic and accessible manner.
- Assist in month-end closing procedures and provide support for audit preparation.
- Continuously improve payment processes and systems through efficient use of the ERP software.
- Pay vendor invoices on a weekly basis as directed.
- Participate in special projects and provide analytical support as requested.
- Familiarity and openness with project management tools like Asana for creating and updating tickets to track work progress.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-4 years of experience in an accounting role with a significant focus on accounts payable.
- Strong proficiency in an ERP system, preferably Sage Intacct.
- Advanced Spreadsheet skills, including cloud services.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in accounting; significant accounting experience may substitute for education.
- Advanced spreadsheet skills, including cloud services.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to automation of accounting processes.