Accounting Specialist
- Davenport, IA, United States
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- 1+ years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or related experience
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
A growing organization in the Davenport area is seeking an Accounting Specialist to provide additional support during a period of growth and ongoing process improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a mix of accounts payable, accounts receivable, data management, and problem-solving work.
What You'll Do
- Assist with day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
- Review customer orders and determine applicable sales tax status
- Verify and maintain tax exemption certificates and supporting documentation
- Communicate with internal sales teams and customers to obtain missing tax documentation
- Manage and organize tax exemption records to support efficient invoicing processes
- Export and analyze data using Excel to track orders, documentation, and workflow status
- Support accounting process improvements post ERP/system conversion
- Collaborate closely with accounting, payroll, and operations team members
- Assist with special projects and additional accounting functions as business needs evolve
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvement efforts
- Collaborative and supportive accounting team
- Variety of responsibilities across AP, AR, and administrative accounting functions
- Potential for future opportunities as the organization evaluates longer-term staffing needs
If you enjoy accounting work that combines analysis, organization, and cross-functional collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and/or call our team direct at (563) 359-3995.
What We're Looking For
- 1+ years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or related experience
- Comfortable working in Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic reporting
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up proactively
- Strong communication skills when working with both internal teams and customers
- Experience with sales tax, tax-exempt documentation, or customer invoicing is a plus