Accounting Specialist
Smith Gardens is a wholesale nursery company that is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and has been family owned for over 100 years with facilities in three states.
JOB SUMMARY
Assists in accounts receivable, sales taxes, fixed assets and LLC entity accounting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Accounts Receivable -
- Ensure all invoices are accurately posted to accounting software.
- Review/investigate all credits for validity and accuracy prior to entering and applying against invoices.
- Submit claims per customer requirements, monitor through to resolution.
- Resolve payment issues with customers. Most often, these are related to short payments or skipped invoices.
- Prepare and send out statements.
- Manage and distribute internally weekly A/R aging reports.
- Perform all month-end allocations and GL entries related to A/R.
- Calculate quarterly Royalty amounts and reporting for breeders; upon approval, notify Accounts Payable.
- Generate and provide A/R documents, as requested, for external audits.
LLC Accounting -
- Maintain journal entries and financial statements.
- Issue periodic payments
Fixed Assets -
- Maintain asset additions/deletions and depreciation.
- Property tax filings
Other -
- Payroll Backup
- Maintain sales reporting to tax reporting service.
- Issue reports and payments of sales and use taxes.
- Other tasks as needed.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work independently and learn quickly.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to produce accurate and consistent, quality work.
- Positive customer service attitude and work ethic.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize results within a fast-paced working environment.
- Ability to work as a key team member, learning and supporting others’ functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- AA degree or Certificate in Accounting or equivalent business experience preferred.
- 2 years Accounts Receivable experience
- Multi state sales tax experience, preferred.
- Experience or strong aptitudes in computer applications like Excel, Word, Adobe, Outlook and accounting software.
- Professional customer service attitude for internal and external customers.
- Good organizational skills to self-monitor and accomplish tasks efficiently.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hours can vary during busy season.
- Office environment, long hours sitting in front of a computer.
PAY RANGE
$25-$30 per hour
- $17.00 to $18.50
- $24.50 - $26.50
BENEFITS STATEMENT
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.
MORE THAN A JOB
Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!
Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com
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