Walla Walla, Washington
Accounting Specialist Job Opening in Walla Walla, Washington - This position performs accounts payable and receivable functions for a local Walla Walla business that specializes in housing procurement, eligibility, and maintenance.
Responsibilities include:
Processing payables accurately and timely
Ensuring all proper support documentation accompanies purchase order/invoice for payment.
Processing repayment agreements
Reminder telephone calls and letters
Tracking and engaging in aggressive collection procedures for monies owed
Compose and communicate collection notices, termination notices, and other methods to ensure 100% collections.
Maintains appropriate file system for the Finance Department.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
Requires knowledge of:
Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers and supporting word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
Principles and practices of communications, customer service, administration, supervision, and training.
Computer and manual filing systems.
Oral and written communication skills.
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Requires ability to:
Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently with little discretion or supervision, as well as work as a team member.
Plan, organize and meet deadlines.
Work with multiple demands in an effective, productive manner.
Maintain confidentiality
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Hear and speak English effectively, both orally and in writing, to exchange information and make presentations.
Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
Type 30 wpm
Also requires:
AA Degree, or greater, in accounting; minimum of two (2) years experience as a bookkeeper, accounts payable specialist, or accounts receivable specialist.
Requires possession of and ability to maintain valid Washington or Oregon Driver?s license and evidence of a good driving record.
Good manual dexterity, including eye/hand coordination, finger dexterity, etc., in operating computer keyboard and related software, computer printers, adding machine,telephone system, fax machine, photocopier, typewriter, stamp machine, and other office equipment.
Bilingual a plus, but not required.
If you feel as though this describes you, your abilities, and a position that you would be happy to fulfill please contact us! We would like to see a cover letter describing why you believe you would be a good fit, as well as a current resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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