Accounting Specialist / Bookkeeper

Accounting Specialist

📍 Location: Suwanee, GA (Primarily Remote – Must Reside Within 60 Minutes of Suwanee)

📂 Department: Accounting | Reports To: Accounting Manager

🕒 FLSA Status: Exempt

About Us

Join an innovative and rapidly growing international chemical distribution company headquartered in Suwanee, GA. With an impressive 60% growth in the last fiscal year and recognition as Supplier of the Year among 30,000 global partners, we are an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking team leveraging AI-driven solutions and sustainability initiatives to redefine industry standards.

As we continue our expansion, we are looking for dynamic professionals who want to make a real impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support key financial functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, general ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across our accounting operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Accounts Payable: Process invoices, create vouchers, research outstanding payables, and handle payment entries.

✅ Accounts Receivable: Generate invoices, manage receivables, apply payments, and process approved credit and debit memos.

✅ General Accounting: Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

✅ Tax & Compliance: Support business licensing, registrations, sales tax filings, and compliance initiatives.

✅ Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to accounting processes and workflows.

✅ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to resolve accounting-related issues and streamline financial operations.

✅ Treasury Management: Assist in daily cash application and payments processing.

✅ Reporting: Prepare financial reports and provide insights to management as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

🎓 Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

📊 Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience (or equivalent education & experience)

📦 Prior experience with inventory accounting is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting software, and financial databases

🔍 Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

📈 Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment

🤝 Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

📑 Highly organized with a proactive approach to follow-ups and deadlines

Why Join Us?

💡 Exciting Growth: Be part of a high-performing team in a rapidly expanding company

🏥 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical & dental coverage to support your well-being

💰 Financial Perks: 401(k) with company match + profit-sharing opportunities

🌴 Time to Recharge: Generous paid vacation to maintain work-life balance

🏡 Work Flexibility: Enjoy remote work while staying connected to our Suwanee HQ (must reside within 60 minutes)

🚀 Entrepreneurial Culture: Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with opportunities for professional development