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Lauderdale market, is looking for a versatile, take-charge professional who can execute a broad range of functions. This role performs various duties and multi-tasks across day-to-day Operations, Accounts Receivable and Payroll & Benefits. It involves meticulous planning, coordination of resources, and clear communication to optimize outcomes. \n\nOperations Accounting(interacts with Controller and Operations Accountant): \nProcess and apply daily cash receipts accurately. 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Process updates, prepare chargebacks & send them to AR Manager.\nPrepare and calculate monthly National Commissions to send to AR Manager.\nAccounts Receivable Duties\nApply cash received via ACH, checks, and credit cards.\nIdentify and research financial discrepancies & issues, communicate with sales and customers to resolve.\nPrepare monthly Sales Adjustments (credits, debits, refunds, write-offs and misc. adjustments) and update YTD tracker.\nScan monthly AR records and support to a shared drive.\nSubmit required Remedy Tickets and track unpaid invoices over 45 days to resubmit those.\nPayroll & Benefits (interacts with HR hub):\nIntegrate into the existing payroll hub to process payroll biweekly, including tracking PTO (paid time off). \nGenerate biweekly payroll related reports including 401-k contributions.\nReview, reconcile (vs. employee contributions), and approve benefit vendor invoices for payment. 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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. \nFluency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Pivot tables a plus.\nMaintain confidentiality of information exposed to during business process regarding executives, managers, supervisors and other employees. \nAbility to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a sense of urgency. \nProven ability to meet deadlines and remain flexible under pressure.\nSolid written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. \nMeticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency. \nMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nRequires continuous visual ability on computers for extended periods.\nRequires sitting, stooping, bending and lifting to 25 lbs.\nAbility to work evenings during Open Enrollment Registration, Special Projects or as required.\n***All essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.\n\n***We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, or political affiliation. 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