Accounting Specialist

Company Overview

F.H. Cann & Associates (FHC), established in 1999, has been a national leader in providing clients with contact center, financial recovery, loan servicing, and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions for more than two decades. Our success is driven by our employees and leadership, as we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations.

• Process accounts payables and receivables in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Assist with billing, deposits, and other financial activities
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
• Perform financial calculations (e.g., interest, balances, discounts, equity, and principal)
• Use specialized accounting software to debit, credit, and total accounts
• Prepare bank deposits and verify receipts
• Issue bills, invoices, account statements, and financial reports
• Draft and update procedures for receivables, payables, and client remittances (subject to Controller approval)
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial transactions
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Required Technical Skills:

• QuickBooks Desktop – Must be proficient in navigating and using QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting tasks
• Microsoft Excel – Comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and data validation for financial reporting and reconciliation
• Prior industry experience working at a debt collection agency.

Competencies:

• Mathematical Skills: A solid grasp of basic math is necessary for calculations, reconciliations, and managing financial records.
• Bookkeeping and Accounting Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of basic accounting principles, debits, credits, and accounts payable/receivable processes is essential.
• Data Entry: Strong data entry skills are crucial, as AR/AP clerks process a large volume of financial data.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Attention to Detail: The ability to scrutinize invoices and financial records for accuracy and resolve discrepancies is vital for preventing errors and overpayments
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple financial records, process numerous transactions, and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in accounting/bookkeeping
• Knowledge of standard AR/AP procedures
• Degree in accounting (preferred but not required)

Work Environment

• Office role/ hybrid schedule
• Occasional remote work may be permitted based on business needs
• Federal and State contractor call/contact center along with Account Receivable Management

WFH Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet (hard wired ethernet connection required) with minimum of 25 Mbps for Upload and Download speeds.
• Private, quiet, and distraction free room/office space
• Adhere to Telecommute Policy in its entirety

Physical/Mental Demands

Physical Demands- While performing the duties of this role, an employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and to lift and carry reports and records weighing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands - While performing the duties of this role, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with vendors and staff in the course of work.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to pass Federal background screening and/or state level criminal background screening.

This job description provides the basic requirements for this role and may include additional functions not listed.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

F.H. Cann provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA. F.H. Cann provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, VEVRAA and the ADA.

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