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Accounting Specialist

Vaco
$22.00 - $23.00 / hr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Youngstown
Aug 14, 2025
Vaco is hiring for an Accounting Specialist opportunity in Youngstown OH. Contract, Onsite Salary: $22-23/hr Summary: This position is responsible for performing general accounting functions by performing the essential duties outlined below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following: Other duties may be assigned. Review and make recommendations on new customer applications, credit limits, and work with credit insurance companies. Ensure all accounts remain in good standing (creditworthiness) and maintain software to reflect terms, limits and credit holds Monitor and update existing accounts for available credit, increased activity, and payment history Monitor DSO to ensure all receivables are collected within agreed terms Issuance of lien waivers and reconciliation to payments and projects Maintain regular communication with corporate legal to ensure lien rights are maintained and preserved Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing and payment related issues Manage customer charge backs and bad debt Pull invoices, material tickets, and other documentation to support invoicing as requested by customer Daily invoicing for shipments sent to customer Manage customer pay portals Manage D&B rating Maintain Credit Insurance - renewal, customer limits, reporting, etc. Daily cash posting on customer accounts Prepare weekly update reports on outstanding accounts receivable to include payment update Responsible for bank and insurance company reporting requirements Maintain relationship with credit insurance company Prompt follow up with customers pertaining to past due accounts Resolve customer issues pertaining to invoicing and non-customer service-related issues Provide support to Accounting Department personnel Calculate commissions for external and internal sales representatives Ohio CAT tax - calculation and filing Support CFO with special projects and workflow process improvements. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. Education and/or Experience: High School or GED equivalent Minimum of 2-4 years in the accounting field Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.