Accounting Generalist

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Compensation: $24.00 per hour

Pace Analytical Services is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Generalist to join our dynamic finance team. As a recognized leader in the analytical testing industry, we value individuals who are committed to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our financial operations, support a variety of accounting functions, and grow professionally in a collaborative environment.

If you are passionate about accounting and ready to make a positive impact, we invite you to explore this rewarding career with Pace Analytical Services.

This position will be based onsite at our Westborough, MA administration building but will offer a hybrid schedule opportunities after a completed training period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs month end financial activities (Journal Entries, Accruals, Credit Review/Submission, etc.).
• Generates financial reports for sales and leadership (Revenue, Forecast, Markup, etc.).
• Researches and resolves customer billing issues/disputes, and invoice adjustments.
• Investigates and resolves issues involving revenue, GL, etc., related ad hoc reporting.
• Performs processing of invoices; submits invoices to customer; maintains accounts payable portals.
• Researches and resolves Aging Accounts Receivable Balances, Small Balances, Unapplieds, etc.
• Calculates, reviews, and audits Sales Tax for specialized Equipment and Service invoicing; as required.
• Processes improvement/error research and correction for billing systems; QA analysis and reporting, to include billing error tracking and audit requests.
• Reviews and approves expense reports.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Associate's degree in accounting or a related field; AND two (2) years of accounting administrative support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge

• Principles and practices of accounts receivable transactions.
• Practices of reviewing financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Financial record keeping and accounting practices and techniques.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.

Required Skills

• Compiling and reviewing financial figures for completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Resolving invoicing issues/disputes.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining corporate policies and procedures.
• Using tact, discretion, and initiative within established guidelines.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of financial analyses and reports.
• Composing correspondence and other written independently or from brief instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related information.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits
When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.