Accounting Specialist II

Accounting Specialist IILocation: PhoenixSummary: The Accounting Clerk II is responsible for performing a variety of routine and frequently nonroutine clerical accounting functions in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable or payroll. These functions include compiling and sorting documents, calculating and verifying amounts, posting transactions to accounts and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Controller, Assistant Controller or the General Manager, depending on local requirements.Essential Functions:Performs accounts receivable functions such as preparing daily cash and sales envelopes, creating and distributing over/short notices, and auditing daily vouchers and voidsPerforms accounts payable functions such as checking and processing invoices, and researching discrepancies and unpaid invoicesPerforms payroll functions such as processing bi-weekly payroll, reviewing payroll registers, and processing draft check requestsValidates daily sales transactions to the ledger; investigates and corrects cost allocation errorsActs as a local expert in all areas of cash handling; conducts department cash audits and tracks cashier audits and blind drop auditsEvaluates reports and auditsUtilizes exception based reporting tools to identify control deficiencies and enacts procedures to minimize lossesMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:Requires 2 years of formal post-high school specialized training; Bachelor's degree is preferredRequires a minimum of 2 years payroll and/or clerical accounting experienceDemonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing mannerRequires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customersRequires basic keyboarding or other repetitive motionsEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)