Parata BD is currently seeking an Accounting Specialist II. The Accounting Specialist with a focus on our finished goods invoicing, the role will oversee a variety of processes centered on the receipt and proper application of business income. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment are skills that will support a high level of success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post finished goods invoices in Great Plains in accordance with GAAP. This involves collecting, verifying, and auditing supporting documentation from Salesforce, our Implementation, Legal and Field teams.
  
  
• Generate invoices for equipment, parts, consumables, time & materials, service agreements, removals, and relocations.
  
  
• Use customer specific portals (including Amazon PayeeCentral, Ariba, WAWF & Tungsten) for invoicing national and government accounts.
  
  
• Work with customers regarding account information, payment issues, applications, refunds, and address changes.
  
  
• Manage working queue in Sales Force for monthly invoicing purposes.
  
  
• Respond to requests presented by external auditors and internal customers by researching information or providing reports.
  
  
• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
  
  
• Interact within a team environment.
  
  
• Support Senior Accounting Specialist and assist training all Accounting Specialists I team members.
  
  
• Perform other duties assigned to meet business needs.

Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in accounting, analytics, math, or related field with 3 or more years of experience with accounts receivable activities

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• In lieu of degree, 5 or more years of experience with accounts receivable activities
  
  
• Strong computer skills including use of MS Office programs
  
  
• Experience using Great Plains and Salesforce preferred
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
  
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
  
  
• Willingness to carefully look through customer sales contracts and purchase orders to gain comfort with invoice amounts and terms.
  
  
• Coordinate with external auditors to complete requests and verifications

Work environment and physical demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
  
  
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
  
  
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
  
  
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
  
  
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
  
  
• While COVID-19 precautions are in effect, this role may require the use of face masks/face coverings while working in our facilities.