Accounting Specialist (AP/AR focus)

Company Name

Overview

American Residential Services is the largest provider of residential services in the US, employing more than 7000 professionals across the country. ARS has been serving its customers with HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical solutions for over 50 years since its establishment in 1975.

Pay Range: $60,000-70,000 annually

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• Low-Cost Health Insurance Plans starting at $5 a week.
• Enhanced Dental Insurance options. 
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• NEW Legal Insurance Plan available. 

Responsibilities

We are looking for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys the day-to-day work. This is a high-volume, transactional accounting role supporting the CWA team. The ideal candidate will be directly involved in accounts receivable, collections, invoicing, and account reconciliations, while assisting with month-end close and daily accounting operations. This is not a purely analytical role. We need someone who is comfortable working in the details, managing multiple priorities, and jumping in wherever needed in a fast-paced environment.

• Working knowledge of all accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Collections, Accounts Payable and full-range Accounting duties.
• Ability to work and grow in a deadline & procedural driven environment.
• Maintain close working relationship with the general manager and controller to coordinate facility objectives while assisting in cost improvement initiatives.
• Process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, billings, cash receipts, vendor statements and journal entries.
• Review and code financial information, Customer Payments, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Contributes to team by sharing responsibility and accomplishing results.
• Assist Controller on Month End close, reporting requirements and reconciliations.
• Documented work history of cross-trained, enthusiastic, small office work environment
• Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by reviewing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum experience in Accounting
• Proficient in all Microsoft programs, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional task management abilities and deadline driven.
• Superb multi-tasking and communication skills.

All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screen and employment background checks.

*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. **Sign-On Bonuses may be available; amounts depend on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum. American Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, both applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, age, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.