Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist: FT or PT!

This role could be located in Mishawaka, Elkhart, or Goshen, IN and also has remote and/or hybrid flexibility!

Want to be a part of a "Step Above" Regional Community Leader in the Accounting, Tax, and Business Consulting services arena, who provides a fun, friendly, and mentoring environment for their clients and team? Enjoy working in an environment where relationships and dedication to excellence are valued and where people work together to get things done?

Then we have a place for you!

Who We Are:

HR Collaboration Group is a regional HR consulting, management, recruiting, and project services group that has 30+ years of experience and helps companies, and lean HR teams, with their People & HR needs. Whether it is setting up a progressive HR infrastructure to drive the business, recruiting the right people to the team, or creating best practice solutions that optimize outcomes - HR Collaboration Group has the expertise and tools to make that happen! Come see what opportunities we have and help grow your passion!

What We Offer:

• Innovative, fun, collaborative, and flexible work/life environment
• Diverse and inclusive work team
• Great Place to Learn & Grow!
• Competitive salaries with flexible hours
• Performance Bonus Programs
• Excellent Comprehensive Health & Wellness programs
• Excellent, Above Standard PTO policies and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Program with Excellent Employer Match
• Open communication, team focus, and recognition programs
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As the Accounting Specialist you will review, plan, validate and handle the general accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting that will support the achievement of financial goals.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Reviews and posts journal entries in the system ensuring accuracy; supports AP & handles the AR for the company.
• Reconciles journal entries and general ledger activities to ensure validation.
• Reviews payroll processing, ensuring complete, on-time and compliant processing.
• Provides reporting to the management team ensuring accurate and on-time delivery of financials.
• Analyzes accounting data to discover, understand, and resolve obstacles.

Position Requirements:

• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent (Advanced opportunities for candidates holding a Bachelor's in Accounting)
• Experience: 2+ years of general accounting experience; with solid experience in payables and payroll.
• Certification(s): CPA not required (Advanced opportunities for candidates holding a CPA)
• Functional Skills: Excellent planning, organization, and executing skills; strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking; direct experience in moving from project to project, priority to priority on a daily basis; excellent thoroughness, attention to detail, with the ability to work well within tight due dates.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (i.e., QuickBooks, SAGE 50, SAGE 100 etc.) and Excel and Word.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership/Behaviors: Must be forward-thinking, customer-focused, process/project driven. Requires strong relationship-building and collaboration, who is also a team player and approachable. Also requires someone who is life-long learner, compliance-oriented and self-directed. Flexibility and adaptability are also important to meet the needs of the clients.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, personable, with solid energy to meet the demands of the business.

Other Important Information:

Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise and is negotiable.

And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows!

Reports To: Partner - Tax Services

Core Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm; flexibility within these core hours to meet the job requirements.

Typical Work Week: M-F during heavy season; 3 - 4 days a week during off season (can work 16 - 40 hours during this timeframe)

Direct Reports: 0

Work Conditions: Comfortable and beautiful office environment

Travel: Limited