Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

AnswerFirst is expanding our Accounting team. We are seeking a skilled  Accounting Specialist that will report to our CFO. The mission of the Accounting Specialist is to assist the CFO with various accounting tasks. The Payroll and Accounting Specialist will also be involved with various Human Resource and corporate culture tasks.

Position Requirements: 

1. Maintain a regular 40 hour work week between Monday - Friday 8-6.

2. Assist with AR/Billing duties in Invoiced. This includes:

     a. Importing and running monthly billing.

b. Processing daily check deposits.

c. Tracking credit card declines and past due accounts.

d. Working with Business Development on account shut offs and turn back ons and bad debt

write-off/collection duties.

e. Collecting current and past due money.

3. Assist with AP/Bill Pay duties in Quickbooks. This includes:

a. Entering bills into payments system

b. Ensuring vendors are billing correctly

c. Ensuring all vendor bills are paid timely

4. Assist with maintaining AnswerFirst’s QuickBooks file. This includes:

a. Entering new accounts sales and monthly billing sales.

b. Entering bank, credit card, and e-check deposits.

c. Entering accounts payable.

d. Entering other accounting entries.

e. Reconciling all Bank and Credit Card accounts.

5. Work with HR to process and submit payroll. This includes:

a. Tracking CSP login time and minutes talked.

b. Adding commissions and bonuses and required.

c. Tracking and updated vacation time.

d. Submitting payroll for processing.

6. Assist HR and Culture Specialist with developing a plan for corporate culture.

7. Research and document tax issues relating to state Nexus and other potential sales and/or income tax

issues.

8. Assist with the rollout and implementation of A/R policies and projects that have been approved by the

Operations Manager.

a. Assist with the creation and upkeep of all department documents including, but not limited to:

i. Employee Handbook and Operations manuals.

ii. Other policy and procedure documents and KB articles.

b. Assist Operations with implementation of retention directives, standards and communications.

9. Maintain company, industry and working knowledge of essential functions performed by the team.

a. Participates in meetings, workshops and career development opportunities as needed.

b. Build and maintain a network of industry contacts via LinkedIn, NAEO, ATSI and other resources.

10. Perform other tasks as needed.

Ideal Candidate

2+ years experience in payroll processing and accounts payable functions or a combined 1 year work related experience paired with a degree in Accounting

Strong understanding of payroll processing

Strong understanding of benefit administration

Excellent problem-solving skills 

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidential information

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team in a Zoom environment

Position Requirements

Fully remote position utilizing your own secure home office space. Must be authorized to work in the US and reside in one of the following states to be eligible for hire:  

Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas or Wyoming

Great work attitude and work ethic.

Maintain a regular M-F, 40 hour work week between the hours of 8A-6P ET

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k & more

Compensation: Base + company revenue based bonus starting at $57,700 to $77,000

Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company

If you are interested in the above position and meet these requirements, please follow link to apply. You will be required to upload a current resume to showcase your skills and experience and complete a job skills assessment.