Accounting Specialist Job at Robert Half in Tuskegee

We are inviting applications for the role of Accounting Specialist in based in Tuskegee, Alabama. This position offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. As a Accounting Specialist, your primary focus will be on tracking and managing grants, maintaining financial records, and handling customer inquiries in an efficient and accurate manner.

Responsibilities:

• Track incoming grants and understand their performance period, principal investigator, and reporting requirements

• Utilize Excel to manually manage and track specific data that cannot be captured in the financial system

• Ensure effective management of accounting transactions related to grants

• Handle customer inquiries and resolve them in a timely and efficient manner

• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary

• Process customer credit applications with accuracy and efficiency

• Maintain accurate customer credit records

• Use accounting software systems to perform various accounting functions

• Perform duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Conduct audits as and when required

• Use Microsoft Excel for various tasks including merging spreadsheets and using vlookup function

• Understand and manage government grants effectively

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or business related field

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Accounting Functions

• Capability to manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• In-depth understanding of Auditing processes and procedures

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis and reporting

• Experience in handling Government Grants in a higher education setting is a plus

• Sound knowledge of principles and practices of financial record keeping

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment