Accounting Specialist - Cash Applications

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

I. Job Summary 
Ensures accurate accounting records for receipts and/or disbursements within the company. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Performs a variety of clerical and entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records, and preparing financial, statistical, and/or technical reports.  
  Receives and/or distributes funds related to the assigned area of responsibility.  
  Posts journal, ledger, or voucher books of accounts from supporting data by hand or machine.  
  Balances individual account books.  
  Verifies computer printouts reflecting status of accounts.  
  Issues checks from departmental accounts.  
  Prepares and mails bills or statements or prepares lists of outstanding bills payable.  
  Computes and records charges, refunds, or cost of lost or damaged goods.  
  May prepare summary sheets or other work papers for supervisors use in preparing comprehensive financial statements.  
  May audit and proof accounting or other reports for clerical accuracy and conformance to departmental procedures.  
 

III. Supervisory Responsibilities 
This job has no supervisory duties. 

 

IV. Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

 

A. Education and Experience 
 

Education: High school diploma or GED (accredited)  
  Experience: Zero (0) to four (4) years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirements)  
 

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 
 

None required.  
 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 
 

None required.  
 

V. Work Environment 
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
 

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;  
  Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;  
  Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;  
  Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;  
  Normal setting for this job is: hybrid office setting in Windsor, CT.   

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $21-$22/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. 
 

Benefits 
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
 

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing net