Accounting Specialist - High Point

Welcome to Pioneer Square Brands, a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the consumer goods industry. Committed to delivering high-quality products, we take pride in our dedication to excellence, creativity, and customer satisfaction. With a diverse portfolio featuring renowned brands (Brenthaven, Gumdrop, and VAULT), our mobile technology accessories ensure our customers achieve successful technology deployments. Our team comprises passionate individuals united by a shared vision to shape the future of our industry. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a fast-paced environment where your ideas are highly valued, join us at Pioneer Square Brands and become an integral part of our exciting journey. Our Mission: To become the leading global provider of rugged technology accessories for classroom and enterprise environments. Our Core Values: Bring Passion EverydayBe Genuine and RespectfulExecute with Excellence Pioneer Square Brands has a global footprint with office locations in High Point, NC, and Manila, Philippines. We are actively looking for highly motivated and energetic professionals with a positive attitude who desire to be part of our growing team. Competitive salaries and benefits, including profit sharing, await the successful candidate.Accounting SpecialistLocation: High Point, NC Specific skills and experience:Must have attention to details with an eye for accuracyAbility to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive informationGood organization skills, including the ability to prioritize workGood personal skills with the ability to effectively work with individuals and groups at all organization levels; ability to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication skills with the ability to hold conversations with clients and stakeholders in North AmericaWillingness to adapt to changing business needsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesPossess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality, and great attendancePrimary Responsibilities:Accounts Payable: Accurately enter all vendor invoices in a timely and efficient manner Ensure that all expenses are coded to the right GL account and budget Communicate with vendors on payments and payable inquiries Reconcile vendor statements as necessary to ensure completeness of records Work with the Director of Finance to ensure that all accruals are in place for month-end closing Send out Credit Card Expense Reports and review them for GL, budget, and department accuracy and reconcile monthly General Ledger/Month End Assist in month-end activities such as reconciliation, journal entriesIdentify appropriate accounts to useFind variances and correct for accuracy Accounts Receivable: Resolves client-billing problems and rescues accounts receivable delinquency, applying good customer service in a timely manner.Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management.Review and monitor assigned accounts and all applicable collection reports.Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements.Mail correspondence to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts. Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary Month End/Audit/Financial Review Familiarity of chart of accounts and be able to explain what belongs in each GL account Review variances versus budget and prior year for income statement preparation and be able explain variances and identify incorrect GL account postings Prepare ad-hoc financial reports with regards to GL postings Work with External Auditors in gathering documents File US Tax sales and use tax, file for new employment tax accounts when new hire comes from a new state Reconcile tax payments annually Regularly post journal entries Other tasks that may be assigned Job Requirements:Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Finance/AccountancyRequired skill(s): Strong accounting skills, analytical, self-motivated, reliableProficient in MS Excel including pivot tables, lookups, macros and knowledge of MS Office, MS Access, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPointAt least 3-5 year(s) of working experience in the related field focusing on AR, AP, and GLApplicants must be willing to work onsite at High Point, NC