Accounting Specialist at Altec, Inc. in Perris, California

Job Description:

Why Join Altec?

The Altec Supply Accounting Specialist serves as a team leader or subject matter expert in the Accounting department while compiling, classifying, recording, verifying and maintaining accounting data and records with minimal supervision. These associates are expected to participate and support overall department deadlines and objectives.

Pay Rate: $25/ hour

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leading, training and supporting accounting associates

High volume data entry and transactions with a wide range of difficulty

Processing incoming payments and accounts for suppliers or customers

Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers to ensure all payments are accounted for

Act as a liaison between accounting associates and Supervisors/Managers

Answer escalated supplier, customer and/or associate inquiries

Assists with regulatory and tax compliance

Investigate and resolve billing issues for customers

All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

High School Diploma or GED required

Two years applicable experience, with one of those being at Altec OR Four years applicable experience

PC skills using Microsoft Office 365 suite.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision

Personal Credit Check and Approval required

Altec Supply and Sage 2023 accounting software experience, preferred

FINANCIAL BUDGETING, CAPITAL, AND/OR MANPOWER RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated record of responsibility

Extremely detail oriented

Customer Service Oriented

Proven Account Management skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships

Motivated, goal oriented and persistent

Maintain Company confidentiality

Must handle stress and deadlines well

Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Travel 0-25%

Responsibility for Safety:

Safety In everything we do

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:

Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality

Mental Alertness:

Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products

Communication with Others:

Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.