Department: Finance/Administration  

Reports To: Vice President of Finance

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations in a fast-paced environment. This position demands a detail-oriented individual who has a strong foundation in accounting principles and can independently manage tasks like reconciliations, journal entries, and vendor credits. While the role allows for growth and training on higher-level tasks, candidates must demonstrate a solid grasp of fundamental accounting practices, logic, and reasoning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transaction Management:

- Record all financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments in the accounting system.

- Monitor accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely posting of transactions.

- Process vendor invoices, match, batch, and code them correctly, and prepare approved payments.

• Reconciliations and Reporting:

- Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger records.

- Generate financial reports, including expense reports and budget tracking documents.

• Customer and Vendor Management:

- Handle customer accounts, including invoicing, payment posting, and addressing discrepancies.

- Maintain good relationships with vendors, ensuring proper credit application and payment management.

- Research and resolve any payment or billing issues promptly.

• Month-End and Audit Support:

- Participate in month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, sales tax calculations, and account reconciliations.

- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and preparation for audits or tax filings.

• Administrative Support:

- Maintain financial records and databases, including accurate customer and vendor data.

- Provide administrative support for finance-related projects as needed.

- Adhere to all company policies and uphold Classic Rock’s Core Values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 2–4 years of proven experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related role.
• Familiarity with accounting systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, or ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage foundational accounting tasks independently without oversight.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Logical reasoning and ability to problem-solve complex financial discrepancies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically when handling sensitive financial data.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and team members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Strong proficiency in basic math and accounting calculations.
• Solid understanding of financial metrics and the ability to interpret financial reports.

REASONING ABILITY:

• High level of logic and critical thinking required.
• Ability to independently identify and resolve errors in financial data.

PREFERRED TRAITS:

• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn advanced accounting tasks and participate in employer-sponsored training.
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing inefficiencies in financial processes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoors in a temperature-controlled office environment

Our goal is to ensure the experience of working with our team is as great as the product we create.