Accounting Specialist Jobs

Overall Responsibility

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will be a split between the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and proven accuracy.

Key areas of Responsibility

Accounts Payable:

• Responsible for reviewing and reconciling vendor statements.
• Other administrative support and duties as assigned.
• Researching and resolving vendor inquiries.
• Properly match invoices and receiving documents to Purchase Orders.
• Collaborates with Purchasing Agent and Department Managers to verify receipt of purchases.
• Assists the controller with monthly closings and reconciliations.
• Responsible for proper coding of invoices to general ledger accounts.
• Process weekly check disbursements.

Accounts Receivable:

• Other administrative support and duties as assigned.
• Backup for posting payments accurately to customer accounts and preparing daily deposits.
• Works with sales team and pricing team to manage customer pricing deductions.
• Backup/Assist the AR Team and customer service Team to address billing and collection issues.
• Reconciles and tracks customer deductions and disputes relating to Trade spending and Non-trade Spending such as pricing, shipping discrepancies, quality issues, compliance, or handling fees.
• Reviews and approves adjustments to receivables.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Google Chrome.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience preferred.
• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills.
• The ability to multi-task is essential.
• BA in business or accounting or 3+ years equivalent accounting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; including outstanding telephone etiquette and face-to-face interaction.

Pete and Gerry's Organics is an E-Verify employer.