[Remote] Senior Accounting Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MRA Recruiting Services is a nonprofit employer association that serves over 4,000 employers in the United States. They are seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to supervise accounts payable processes, maintain financial records, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.ResponsibilitiesRecommends changes in methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the AP unitEnsures all policies and procedures are implementedStrong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve difficult AP related problemsSuperior follow-up skills to ensure issues are resolved in a timely mannerDirects and coordinates activities of employees engaged in conducting accounts payable processing and inquiriesDaily interaction with customers and vendorsRoutinely involved with sales and purchasing as well as warehouse supervisorsReconciles general ledger activity of related AP accountsAssists with accounts receivable by supporting and maintaining customer accountsSkillsSupervises accounts payable processes, including maintaining records of amounts owed, verifying invoices, computing discounts, coding expensesResponsibilities include accounting functions up to financial statements including accounts payable, collections and other general accountingMust support Marsh's Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Accountability and TrustMust also encourage and promote continual improvement and have an attitude that supports extreme customer serviceRecommends changes in methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the AP unitEnsures all policies and procedures are implementedStrong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve difficult AP related problemsSuperior follow-up skills to ensure issues are resolved in a timely mannerDirects and coordinates activities of employees engaged in conducting accounts payable processing and inquiriesDaily interaction with customers and vendorsRoutinely involved with sales and purchasing as well as warehouse supervisorsReconciles general ledger activity of related AP accountsAssists with accounts receivable by supporting and maintaining customer accountsExcellent mathematical skills, with the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentagesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareAssociate's degree in accountingMinimum of 3 years' previous experience in accounting or related areaCompany OverviewMRA is not a staffing firm/agency. Our recruiting team specializes in employer-branded recruitment. It was founded in 1901, and is headquartered in Waukesha, WI, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://mra.applytojob.com/apply/.