Accounting Specialist

Full-time, remote, preferred location is Ohio, Federal experience preferred

Marstel-Day, a premier environmental and sustainability consulting firm, is seeking a mid- to senior-level Accounting Specialist to provide support to the Finance Team. This role is primarily focused on leading and managing Accounts Receivables (AR), ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, and tracking related financial data. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent communication and teamwork skills, strong administrative skills (detailed oriented, accurate), good Microsoft Excel and Word skills, and preferably experience with Federal invoicing systems (although not required).  Key duties of the position is to manage AR workflow, prepare invoices in a team environment, ensure accurate and timely invoicing, monitoring aging reports, resolve billing issues, aggressively manage AR turnaround, maintain accurate records, and work with the CFO to prepare accounting reports and support related accounting functions.   

We offer a flexible work environment, where staff have the option to work remotely or in a team using online collaboration tools. We also offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries.

Qualification Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. 
• Mid-level candidates require 3+ years of experience in accounting practices, AR/AP, general ledger accounting practices, precision data entry skills, and Excel spreadsheets.  
• Senior-level candidates must demonstrate 6+ years in accounting practices, AR/AP, general ledger accounting practices, precision data entry skills, and Excel, along with some experience managing larger accounting processes/systems and administrative support staff.
• Experience using Federal government invoicing systems (WAWF, IPP) is preferred but not required (training will be offered as necessary).

• Located in Ohio or nearby, preference for someone in either the Columbus or Cincinnati metro area, but the position is remote and may only require a few meetings a year near Columbus Ohio. So, we will also consider highly qualified candidates that reside outside of Ohio.    
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel and Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Unanet ERP system is preferred but not required (training will be offered as necessary).

• Excellent GPA (college degree with a GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a flexible team work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The incumbent must:

• Be eligible to work in the U.S. (DHS Form I-9 and E-Verify required).
• Submit to a background check as a condition of any final offer of employment.

Salary and Benefits:

The Company offers a very flexible work environment with competitive salaries and benefits. We pay a competitive salary or wage commensurate with the incumbent’s level of education, certification/registration, experience, and responsibilities. Full-time employees receive access to a company-provided health plan and 401(k) plan; receive disability and life insurance coverage; receive holiday and personal leave accruals and other benefits.

Application Requirements:

If reading this open position announcement on our Company’s website employment page, follow the instructions provided on the employment page. If viewing this announcement on another independent employment website, there may be additional site requirements that are necessary for the submittal of an application. If reading this announcement offline or on a site that does not link to our webpage, please go to: https://www.marstel-day.com/MarstelDayLife.html  Follow all instructions and directions provided on the Company’s employment page. At a minimum, please submit a resume and GPA for consideration. We will eventually need a minimum of 3 professional and/or academic references, and transcripts. 

Essential Functions Description:

The candidate will manage AR workflow, prepare invoices in a team environment, ensure accurate and timely invoicing, monitoring aging reports, resolve billing issues, aggressively manage AR turnaround, maintain accurate records, and work with the CFO to prepare accounting reports and support related accounting functions. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy: 

Marstel-Day provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and takes applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and takes affirmative action to develop and promote a diverse workforce in every location where the Company has facilities or places its employees for assignment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Military Friendly Employer:

Marstel-Day is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer.  We respect and value the service of our veterans and their families. Marstel-Day is committed to hiring transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. We have a growing internal network of veterans and their family members, supported by proactive recruitment and career development.