Accounting Specialist

Job Summary:
Responsible for ensuring the books and records of financial statements are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with the Company’s consolidation policies and procedures for reporting to the parent company. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle Accounts Receivable for Nexion US business unit to include processing of AR invoices, credit card payments, cash receipts, AR collections and inquiries from internal and external parties. Additionally, this position is responsible for processing the Nexion commission payout to the advisors twice a month. This position interacts with all levels of employees internally and with suppliers externally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the full A/R cycle to include, but not limited to:-Review and accurately process AR cash receipts daily including checks, credit card, wire and ACH payments.-Process AR invoices and Accruals.-Research and resolve AR invoice and payment inquiries as required.-Maintain the AR database.• Responsible for maintaining the cash register, cash journal entries and balancing cash monthly. • Assist with balance sheet month end and year end reconciliation accounts.• Assist with the reconciliation and accruals for event revenue and expenses.• Research and resolve customer issues as required.• Assist with collecting outstanding invoices to maintain clean AR aging reports.• Maintain agent W9 and banking on AgentMate & Netsuite.• Responsible for the generation of month end and year end journal entries.• Responsible for processing commission payouts to Nexion advisors.• Provide necessary support for the annual financial audit.• Other special projects and ad hoc support as required.
Education, Knowledge and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.• Must have a strong understanding of GAAP.• Two plus years of progressive accounting experience (AR operations preferred)• Must be a self-motivated team player with the ability to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision.• Deadline oriented with a problem-solving skill set and keen attention to detail.• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, both in writing and verbally, in a clear professional manner.• Must be able to effectively multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, take initiative, and follow-up to ensure a high level of service to our internal and external customers.• Ability to adapt to new assignments in a fast-paced environment.• Ability to seamlessly work between multiple ERP systems. Agresso and/or NetSuite experience a plus.• Must be proficient in MS Excel.