Accounting Specialist

Description

Role Overview:

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting in the full cycle of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and receipts, maintains organized financial records, and provides high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations, compliance, and reporting requirements. Duties may vary to include some or all of the following responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process, code, and enter all vendor invoices and expense reports into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Audit vendor invoices for errors and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs and ensure timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Reconcile AP and AR accounts, including preparing aging reports and following up on outstanding items as needed.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and assist with collections for delinquent accounts.
• Prepare daily receivable deposits and post cash receipts to customer accounts as needed.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to resolve billing, payment, and account issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized AP/AR documentation and support files.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and supporting audits.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant financial regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to inquiries regarding account status and payment issues.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.
• Back up the front desk receptionist role as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Invoice Processing Time
• Transactional Accuracy Rate

Requirements

Required Education/Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Software (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe.
• Knowledge working with Syspro or similar ERP software strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with precision.
• Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical financial practices.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Primarily office based work.
• Must be able to frequently use hands and talk or hear.   
• Must be able to occasionally stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. 
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Why Join the Tredit Tire Team:

Tredit Tire & Wheel is a great place to work. In addition to a positive work environment and opportunities for advancement through our promote-from-within approach, we offer a competitive benefits package for our associates, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays (Eligible Immediately!)
• Medical, dental, vision, and tele-medicine
• FSA/HSA availability
• Employee and Dependent Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Program availability