Summary
The Accounting Coordinator will assist the Finance & Accounting team at HistoWiz, a profitable online histopathology company, with various duties including Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables. The role involves serving as the primary resource for customer support calls related to billing and customer payments.
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of accounting practices and procedures, with ability to train others in related practices and procedures
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software
- Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier
- Experience on billing platform or ERP preferred
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Requires 1+ years of experience in accounting or finance
- Associate degree or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Serves as first line customer support for billing and payment inquiries by triaging customer calls, emails etc
- May assist with creating invoices or other company correspondence
- Researches customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff
- Handles bank reconciliations
- Assists the Accounts Payable team with inputting bills into accounting system
- Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
- Assists in maintaining and updating customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attention
- Performs other duties as required
Benefits
- 100% coverage on employee health, vision and dental insurance
- STARTUP NY benefits (exempt from New York State and NYC personal income tax, ~10-15% salary per year)
- Parental leave
- NY Commuter benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Retirement planning (401k)
- 3 weeks PTO
