Accounting Specialist

Company: Precoa
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

Description

Position at Precoa
Your accounting processing and customer service skills are needed. Are you ready to apply your talents to a company that cares deeply about its employees?

The Accounting Specialist works directly on a team of 2-3 professionals. This person will primarily work within the AP and AR processes to provide support to the General and Staff Accountants. This person will play a large role in managing department communications, fielding questions and providing assistance inside and outside the company. They will cross train on expense reporting, 1099 preparation/processing and perform clerical duties as needed.

About Precoa: Located in Portland, OR, Precoa is a national sales and marketing company within the preneed insurance industry. We are the nation's leading provider of an innovative marketing, lead generation, and appointment setting system called Proactive Preneed, and our core values of KINDNESS, PROGRESSION, and CRAFTSMANSHIP have resulted in the Oregonian naming Precoa one of its Top Workplaces for 10 consecutive years. We support our external and internal partners with these core values in mind, and we look for employees who can positively contribute to our company and culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing and reconciliation
Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained
Maintain Accounting email inbox
Assist in completing/obtaining vendor tax forms and data
1099 creation and reconciliation
Assist Accounting Manager with ad hoc projects
Work on some Excel spreadsheet assignments
Reports directly to the Accounting Manager and assists with day-to-day operational tasks as needed, including general office work and filing


Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
3-5+ years of experience in a similar role
High School diploma required
Working knowledge of MS Office, with intermediate Excel skills
Customer Service experience
Highly motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Clear and concise communication skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy

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