Accounting Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under close supervision:
1.  Perform a variety of transactional tasks in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, or general accounting.
2.  May include basic responsibilities for one or more or the following:
   - Accounts payable, including proper coding of invoices, invoice entry, check run preparation, and ensuring timely payment of vendors.
   - Accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash receipts, past due follow-up, and customer credit.
   - Sales tax functions, including sales tax return filings, sales tax recovery, and managing sales tax exemptions.
   - Treasury functions, including expense management support, bank account platforms, corporate credit card portals, and cash reporting.
   - Payroll functions, including entering leave and time adjustments, preparation of payroll reports, reconciliations, and distribution of checks and direct deposit notifications.
3.  Provide courteous, timely and accurate customer support to internal and external customers.
4.  Perform reconciliations, research, and resolve discrepancies as directed.
5.  Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
6.  Understand. Create. Simplify.
7.  Other duties as assigned.
 
Required Qualifications:
High school education.
Basic experience with Microsoft Excel and Word, and operation of 10-key touch calculator.
Detail orientated.  Ability to maintain organized and accurate records.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL. Negative drug test result(s).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with computer-based accounting systems.
Some college or one-year certificate in accounting or related field.
Experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax, treasury, banking, or general accounting.
Physical Requirements:
None.

Location Information:

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy a​ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Accounting Specialist $25.28 - 37.36 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.