All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment .Job Title: Accounting SpecialistLocation: Columbia , SC 29229Duration: 03 months contract to hirePay Range is $16/hr. to $18/hr. on W2 Job description:Duties:
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex clerical/accounting functions such as inventory balancing, reconciliations, generating refund request letters, processing disbursements and deposits, keying journal entries and logging items in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas; general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or related financial area.
- Completes special projects and resolves routine problems.
- 25% Prepares various in-depth financial data associated with refunds, invoices, recoupments, adjustments, cash disbursements, deposits, check voids and reissues, disputes, correspondence, or other data in support of the finance or accounting function.
- Ensures data is complete, accurate, and organized for processing.
- Provides supervisor with daily, weekly, and/or monthly summary reports of accounting activities for the position. 25% Completes moderately difficult to complex research using financial reporting systems, files, and other means to identify errors such as overpayments or misapplication of funds.
- Resolves most questions and problems, referring most complex issues to higher levels.
- 25% Performs calculations on financial documents to ensure accuracy of bank deposits, receipts, disbursements, refunds, or other accounting-related items.
- 15% Provides other support duties related to the accounting/finance function that may include monitoring financial systems, tracking funds, balancing accounts, maintaining inventory and receiving cash funds from customers, etc.
- Assists less experienced accounting clerks as needed.
- 10% Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Responds to telephone and written inquiries from internal and external customers to ensure accurate billing, payments and/or collections.
Skills:
- Good oral and written communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Strong business math skills.
- Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Work Environment: Typical office environment.
Education:
- Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance. or Associates degree in Accounting/Finance plus 2 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations OR 4 years of experience supporting accounting or financial operations.
- Required Work Experience: See Education.
Skills:Required:
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- ACCOUNTING
- ORGANIZATION SKILLS
- DETAIL ORIENTATED
Additional:
- CLERICAL
- CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED
- FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
- INVENTORY
About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunitiesASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.