Accounting Specialist

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.
The Accounting Specialist will work with other members of the Professional Services Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and invoicing. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who exhibits excellent client service, drives process efficiency, and partners well with others.  Key Roles and Responsibilities 

Review and approve contractor bills to ensure accurate coding for financial reporting

Record cash receipts to proper account and updates account reconciliations

Assist in process to ensure invoices are submitted and approved in customer portals

Prepare and distribute customer invoices, ensuring timely and accurate information

Interact with Sales and Operations teams to ensure accuracy of customer correspondence

Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies across teams

Assist team members with special projects as needed

Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and customers

 Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience range- 4 to 6 years

Critical thinking and analytical skills, desire to learn processes from beginning to end

Preferred knowledge and experience with financial reporting systems, including NetSuite and SalesForce

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work effectively under tight timelines and schedules

Proactively and effectively communicate status and challenges encountered

Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.USA Employment Benefits include
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidates relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.