Accounting Specialist

Full Job Description:

The Accounting Specialist is the lead accounts receivable assistant in the finance department. We strongly believe in training and development to further advance individual skills and opportunities, and we’re seeking a driven professional with ambition to grow within our company. If you’re searching for a solid, stable, and growing company that is small enough to know and appreciate who you are, and big enough to compete with the mega corporations, we should talk.

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee collection and processing of customer payments with accuracy of financial and transactional data.

· Maintain timely updates to CRM with all customer communication.

· Establish professional and positive relations with customers.

· Initiate communication with customers as needed including identifying missing invoices, underpays, past due balances and other issues. Provide information in a timely manner to supervisors and team members; lead weekly A/R meetings with internal business partners including Customer Service Reps and District Managers.

· Initiate collection attempts in accordance with internal procedure.

· Perform reference checks for all credit applications

· Create monthly journal entries; reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.

· Compile accounting reports as needed pertaining to accounts payable and receivable.

· Work with accounts payable as needed, including verifying and balancing receipts, and sending payment.

· Understand and utilize accounting software and financial systems to maximize operational efficiency.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Associate in Business, Accounting, or related field. Bachelor's a plus.
• 1+ years of applicable accounting experience.
• Demonstrate active listening skills with customer interactions, giving full attention to and taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Convey information effectively, verbally and in writing in English; Spanish a plus.
• High level of organizational skills, integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow through on internal and external customer requests in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining accurate work processes
• Experience and adaptability with computer software (ex. Word, Excel, accounting software, CRM, payment platforms, etc.)
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus Programs

Typical Environmental Conditions:

• This position is in person inside general offices and areas of a typical industrial laundry facility

The Roscoe Difference:

Roscoe is hometown business that has been serving Chicagoland and surrounding areas for over 100 years. We are conveniently accessible by public transportation and direct expressway access.

What makes Roscoe so different than other companies like us? Roscoe is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. We will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Our team members have an average tenure of 14 years; you will be surrounded by people who care and a workplace that feels personal rather than corporate. We are committed to finding better ways to accomplish everything we do. We’re proud of our storied history in being at the forefront of advancements in our industry and continue that legacy with one of the most efficient facilities in the nation and team members who are excited to grow with us.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60624: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person