Shared Services Specialist (Remote)

Are you a tech-loving AP/AR specialist who's passionate about supporting small businesses?

Join ALC, a fast-growing, fully remote CFO Advisory, Outsourced Accounting, and HR Services firm. We are on a mission to 'WOW professionally and CARE personally' by providing expert guidance, people centric service, and custom solutions. We believe the combination of unmatched strategic thinking and experience, coupled with a caring human touch, is the key to success and allows us to bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind to the growing organizations and business leaders we serve.

Who we are:

A la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions is an innovative outsourced accounting and advisory firm on a growth trajectory. We champion a “Work Wherever” ethos, which means you can operate seamlessly from your home office. Our team is a select group of dedicated accounting professionals, committed to positivity and making a meaningful impact.

Core Values we live by: 

• Speak Your Truth
• Get Sh*t Done
• Team Up
• Be Curious
• Choose Joy

Role: AP/AR (Shared Services) Specialist

As an Accounting Shared Services Specialist, you'll play a crucial role, steadfastly supporting our Implementation and Client Service Teams. Your responsibilities will range from managing AP functions to generating customer invoices and much more, all the while maintaining our top-tier standard of accounting services.

We are looking for someone who:

• has an affinity for systems and order
• has a diverse skill set, always ready to tackle new challenges
• is an enthusiastic team player, thriving in collaborative environments
• is tech-savvy, with expertise or experience in QuickBooks, Bill.com, NetSuite, and MS Office
• is a strong critical thinker looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing business

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Shared Services Specialist is part of a Shared Services team. This position provides ongoing support to both the Implementation Team and the Client Service Team through a variety of tasks or projects. The main duties include handling all aspects of the accounts payable function, customer invoice generation, and cash receipt applications for ALC’s clients. The successful candidate will be able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple client needs, while maintaining a high level of accounting services and professionalism. Must be comfortable with communicating with clients, both on the phone and via video conferences, while placing a high emphasis on client service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily receiving, coding and verifying invoices related to accounts payable for multiple clients
• Setting up new vendors including securing proper documentation for W-9s
• Researching and resolving accounts payable discrepancies and resolve issues with vendors
• Process 3 way P.O. matching invoices
• Coordinate and schedule accounts payable processing
• Create invoices and facilitate payment of invoices due, follow up with clients on outstanding approvals, and payment requests
• Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Handle AR - creating, processing, and tracking invoices

Required Skills, Education, & Experience:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting highly preferred
• 2-3 years’ experience as an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk or Bookkeeper
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• 1-2 years using QuickBooks, Bill.com, and/or NetSuite Software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• "Work Wherever" philosophy - independence, freedom and flexibility by working from your home office!!
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance
• Flexible vacation and a 2-week close at the end of the year!
• 401k match
• No busy season!!
• Fun, friendly, and collaborative culture that thrives on individual and team accountability

**NOTE: We are extremely dedicated to employee engagement and hiring for the long-term. To that end, our recruiting process includes several assessments, the results of which will become part of your entire application. Please also note that all applications are viewed by a human being, and screening question answers are considered as part of your application.

Targeted range for this role is $45,000 - $60,000 annually.

How We Determine What We Pay
As a fully remote employer, ALC determines pay for positions using national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined based on experience.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ALC is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at ALC are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.