Senior Accounting Specialist

As a Senior Accounting Specialist at Servpro Team Cox, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of accounts receivable, preparing invoices, and managing customer transactions. You will also facilitate vendor payments, reconcile credit accounts, and generate reports for management on customer accounts and working capital. Your attention to detail will ensure timely execution of payments and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Accounting Specialist role at Servpro Team Cox should have a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting. Proficiency in Expense Management software and QuickBooks Online is preferred. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and possess reliable problem-solving skills to manage the responsibilities efficiently. Strong communication abilities are also essential for interacting with clients and vendors.

At Servpro Team Cox, as a Senior Accounting Specialist, you can expect a competitive salary along with an attractive benefits package that includes a 401(k), health and dental insurance, paid time off, and wellness resources. Our commitment to professional development ensures you have the resources needed to grow in your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Yes! Servpro Team Cox understands the importance of work-life balance, and we offer flexible work-from-home options for our Senior Accounting Specialist positions. This allows you to effectively manage your personal and professional commitments while still being an integral part of our team.

The work environment for a Senior Accounting Specialist at Servpro Team Cox is primarily sedentary, located in a modern office in Columbia, South Carolina. While most tasks involve desk work, some occasional filing may be required. The supportive culture encourages collaboration while providing a professional atmosphere where you can thrive.

In answering this question, highlight your previous roles where you managed accounts receivable processes, detailing specific tasks such as tracking payments, handling invoices, and your approach to reconciling discrepancies. It's important to underscore your attention to detail and your ability to maintain positive relationships with clients.

To effectively answer, discuss your strategies for organization such as using task management tools, creating priority lists, and establishing deadlines. Provide examples of how you've managed competing priorities in past roles and the positive outcomes of your methods.

Mention specific software you have experience with, especially QuickBooks Online if applicable, and detail your proficiency level. Share examples of how you’ve utilized the software to enhance your productivity in past positions and how you learn new software quickly.

Share a specific situation where your attention to detail helped you catch an error. Explain the steps you took to rectify it, how you communicated with relevant teams or clients, and the lessons learned from that experience.

Explain the process you follow to ensure accuracy in invoices, such as double-checking figures, reviewing client agreements, and utilizing a systematic approach with technology tools. Provide an example of a time this process helped you avoid an issue.

Describe how you would handle this scenario, emphasizing your communication skills and problem-solving approach. Discuss your approach to listening to the client, investigating the issue, and providing a clear, prompt resolution that maintains a positive relationship.

Detail your experience in processing vendor payments, including your familiarity with verification processes, keeping accurate records, and managing deadlines. Use an example to showcase how you handled a specific vendor relationship or payment challenge.

Discuss your understanding of cash flow management principles and the strategies you've used in the past, such as forecasting, regular reporting, and proactive vendor engagement. Show how this expertise will benefit Servpro Team Cox.

Emphasize the importance of communication, collaboration, and mutual support. Give examples of how you’ve worked in teams to achieve financial goals, resolve discrepancies, or improve practices.

This is your chance to express genuine interest – perhaps focus on the company's reputation for professional growth, the team dynamic, or your alignment with Servpro Team Cox’s values. Highlight how your goals align with the opportunities offered by the company.