Accounting Specialist

For over 60 years, Omaha Door & Window has been a solid, family-owned company that’s reliable, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. We are a full-service provider of quality products for homeowners and businesses’ alike, and we guarantee competitive prices and prompt service. We install, remodel, service, and finance all the products we sell–and we also repair many product brands sold by our competitors!

Omaha Door & Window knows what it takes to build a strong foundation and a strong company. We are a trusted Omaha Family-owned company that our employees love to work for. We are always on the lookout for experienced and driven applicants to join our team and find long term careers.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting the Company in recording financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, and preparing reports. This position is actively involved in invoicing, balancing, contract management, and billing for the Accounting Department.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting the Company in recording financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, and preparing reports. This position is actively involved in invoicing, balancing, contract management, and billing for the Accounting Department. Essential Functions: · Supports Company’s mission, vision, and core values · Creates invoices for all departments including vendor back charges, customer no charges, customer credits, and updating/verification of sales tax coding · Ensures back charges are deducted from vendor checks · Applies daily cash deposits to outstanding accounts receivable · Processes and closes accounts receivable for month-end including sales tax reporting and sales commissions reporting and distributes these reports · Researches customer credits balances to ensure that final invoices are issued for prepaid accounts. · Creates check request forms with proper backup for any refunds issued · Responsible for all aspects of petty cash including balancing, disbursements, and replenishment · Runs day-end processing and posts previous day’s invoice batch daily · Utilizes CRM accounting software to track sales order status and update as needed · Completes on-line billing for customers requiring invoice entry online · Manages file retention of cash receipts, invoices, daily & monthly accounts receivable closing reports in compliance with legal regulations · Manages all Company contracts and progress billings by creating invoices and credits and ensuring all required procedures are completed · Distributes project worksheets to project managers for monthly billing and completes these in AIA format · Monthly inputs data into tax calculation spreadsheet for both Nebraska & Iowa · Accrues expenses on a percentage of completion method by creating a monthly work-in-process entry · Provides prompt service to internal and external customers · Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with management, employees, and vendors · Assist Controller/Business Operations Manager with other duties/projects as needed Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required to Perform the Duties of the Job: · Shows a solid foundation in Company ethics and professional standards · Knowledge of accounts receivable and general accounting principles · Ability to maintain confidentiality · Strong project management and multi-tasking skills · Technical/computer skills including Microsoft Office and other application used by the Company · Strong problem-solving and analytical ability · Strong quality control and attention to detail · Ability to work independently with some direction · Team player who works productively with a diverse range of people · Effective skills of listening, verbal, and written communication

  • Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures

Educational/Experience Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job: · High School Degree or GED equivalent · Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred · One (1) year of General Accounting experience, two (2) years preferred · Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office & various accounting software · Must be able to pass (post-offer) background check and drug screen Physical Requirements: · Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs · Near vision and far vision necessary and the ability to adjust focus · Good hearing and continuous verbal (speaking) communication · Occasional reaching requirements of out, overhead, and low (below knees) · Must be able to do continuous sitting and occasional standing · Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and others · Good dexterity of fingers/hands Equipment Used Regularly: · Computer and computer software · Telephone · Printer/Copier/Scanner · Fax Machine · Calculator Job Type: Full-time Salary: $19.00 /hour depending on experience

Come join a winning team that you can make a difference with.

Omaha Door & Window, in all of our locations, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning EEO and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, marital status, amnesty, Genetic Information & Testing, Family/Medical/Military Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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