OhioMeansJobs Medina County, OMJMC, is hiring on behalf of a travel company in Brunswick, OH.

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST NEEDED!
Starting Pay: $18.00/hr. - $20.00/hr.
Job Type/Shift: Full-time 1st Shift (9:00am - 5:00pm)

*After a probationary period, this particular position would be available for the hybrid work schedule (if interested). The Hybrid Work schedule is 3 days in office, 2 days remote. During the probationary period, we require the candidate to work all 5 days in office.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Specialist must be reliable, professional, have a positive attitude, and show teamwork. The position will handle the day-to-day operations of the Commissions Department such as accounts receivable duties. Another key responsibility this position holds is world class customer service with supporting travel agents via phone, chat, and/or emails.

RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCING RESULTS:

• Answering emails, phone calls, and live chats from travel agents, providing support and/or routing calls to other departments
• Assist with Supplier Emails
• Work in our travel agent data base (myTravelCRM)
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Create and send invoices to Suppliers
• Maintain a consistent process for applying various adjustments (accounting fees, commission fees and/or bonuses, etc)
• Communicates with the team via slack & keeps Sharepoint file up to date
• Perform miscellaneous position/departmental/company-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel experience a must)
• High School diploma a must, College is a plus
• Ability to manage stress and deal with challenges in a positive way, customer service-focused for internal customers
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work without close supervision, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for projects
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with and accept feedback from team members, managers, directors and executives on a regular basis.
• Must possess excellent time-management skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven creative environment.
• Must possess ability to handle, organize, and communicate status of multiple projects at different stages of completion.
• Must use problem-solving skills to keep projects moving forward on a timely basis.
• Must be highly motivated and driven to overcome challenges while positively motivating and providing direction to other members of project teams.
• Must possess and seek to continually deliver exceptional internal and external customer service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regards to applicants or team members and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting in performance of job duties
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and supervisory staff at all levels
• Will be required to accomplish position requirements using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to computer keyboards, monitors, copier/printer and telephone
• Ability to safely, occasionally and independently move and handle 50lbs

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance