Accounting Specialist II

Job title: Accounting Specialist II

Job description: Are you Charlotte, NC accounting pro looking for an opportunity to unleash your attention to detail and analytical skills for all things data and Excel?

Now’s the time to bring those skills to Affinity Group where our teams develop and present clients with a consultative roadmap to enhance their brand and value proposition. Here’s a taste of how you can make your mark for the Affinity Group:

About the role:
We are looking for an accounting pro with extensive experience in accounting cloud-based SaaS solutions to be our next Accounting Specialist II. We are only considering candidates currently based in Charlotte, NC.

After the initial 90-day probationary period working out of N. Charlotte office, this position qualifies for a flexible work schedule, telecommuting, and remote office (work from home).

Must have’s:

• Communicator: We are looking for that rare accounting professional that possesses excellent verbal communication skills. This position requires an engaging persona to interact with our internal customers (employees) and external clients regularly.
• Background with accounting SaaS solutions such as QuickBooks (must), NetSuite (plus), Stampli, Bills.com, SAP Concur (plus), or Certify.
• Excel: Must be very proficient with Excel and handling large amounts of data.

This position will be an important part of the monthly close process, that will ensure all asset-related journal entries are posted and all accounts are accurately reconciled. This individual will also work on various projects that include documenting procedures and provide backup to other members of the accounting team. The candidate must have the ability to reverse-engineer data and conduct root-cause analysis with Excel data.

Who we are:

YOUR BRIDGE to SUCCESS.

The Affinity Group is one of the fastest-growing sales and marketing agencies, with a national presence throughout North America and Canada. Affinity Group represents some of the most recognizable and cherished food manufacturers in the industry.

Supported by the corporate support team, you’ll be part of a team that drives brand awareness and increases market demand for Affinity Group clients. Our agency brings decades of expertise and a consultative system that is tailored for a localized approach.

A typical workweek will include the following:

• Accounting: QuickBooks or NetSuite (a plus).
• AP automation: SaaS such as Stampli, Bills.com, etc.
• Expense management: SAP Concur or Certify, etc.
• Excel (a must): Ability to quickly translate data and conduct root-cause analysis.
• AP/AR: Accounts Payable (75%) and Accounts Receivable (15%) emphasis.
• QuickBooks: Reconcile accounting transactions.
• Reconciliation: Research and resolve discrepancies.
• Quality Control: Ensure process workflows are accurate with billing accounts.
• Data Integrity: Accurately entering numeric/alphanumeric information via database.
• Monthly Closeout: Prepare monthly stats/metrics, and account reconciliations.
• Communicator: Triage department emails and draft communication related to month-end.
• Invoicing: Generate/submit to clients, determine allocations, and diligent payment follow-up.
• Accurate Processing: Asset-related invoices and maintaining the accuracy of all master files.
• Online Banking: Scanning deposits and executing ACH transactions.

This role might be for you if you have:

• Must-Have: Clear and engaging communication competencies. This position will have ongoing interaction with cross-functional teams and must be an adept verbal communicator.
• Analytical: A passion for all things Excel, data integrity, and root-cause data analysis.
• Technology: Experience working with accounting cloud-based SaaS such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Stampli, Bills.com, SAP Concur, Certify. Must be proficient with Microsoft O365 products including SharePoint.
• Credible: 1-3 years of AP/AR experience.
• 3-4+ years of Accounting experience and/or 1-3 years of data entry experience.
• Detail-oriented: Very high attention to detail and data integrity is everything.
• Discipline & Consistency: Ability to multi-task, achieve specific and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Influence: Must have a personable approach to influence internal clients (employees) and rigorous follow-up with RFI’s (Request for Info).
• Team Relationships: Ability to partner with diverse teams and learn from others, regardless of titles.

What to Expect:

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background screen.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Typical work week: Monday – Friday (8 A.M. to 5 P.M.)
• After the initial 90-day probationary period, this position qualifies for a flexible work schedule that includes telecommuting and/or remote office work from home.
• Travel: No travel, except for on rare occasions for a continuing education or training class.

How we make room for you:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans to care for you and your family.
• Paid Time Off: This includes company paid holidays (9) to unplug and recharge.
• Telecommuting: Flexible work schedule start/end times, telecommuting that includes office from home.
• Retirement: 401(k) that supports planning for the future.
• Insurance: Company life insurance, supplemental insurance, and short/long term benefits to prepare for the unexpected.
• Stocked Food/Snacks: Plenty of healthy snacks, coffee, and food samples to keep you energized and to test drive the brands we represent at home!

Our culture:

Starting in 2014, we’re just a team of sales pros, business development chasers, and creative marketing designers that came together intending to disrupt and re-engineer how a sales and marketing agency represents clients within the food, beverage, and retail verticals.

As a premier food and beverage agency, we know our “secret sauce” is our people. The Affinity Group culture can be described as #flexible, #accommodating, #creative, and #activating.

Our people are empowered not to wait for things to happen, but to make things happen! We believe for us to continue being a forward-thinking and progressive organization, we must honor and learn from our past but remain hyper-focused on our future. Forget about “culture fit”; we’re looking for the very best, qualified, and diverse talent that will be a “culture add” to the Affinity Group team.

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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