Account Specialist Job Description

Account Specialist Job Profile and Description

An Account Specialist has to do a variety of technical and specialized work. It is basically related to clerical, accounting and functions of bookkeeping. The job belongs to being an in charge of transactions in specialized accounting and bookkeeping functions. The Account Specialist has also to play a very important role of being an in charge of supervisor .He or she has to supervise junior clerical staff. He or she also has to look for and maintain contact with current and prospective key accounts which are already in the business. He or she should also look into the recommendations of modifications on the products and services that are already in the business. The job of the specialist will also need one to research on the current market trends which is needed for sales forecasting. He or she should also has to provide feedback as it is very important in respect to the specialist job

Account Specialist Skills and Specifications

·  The specialist has to play a very important role in preparing and verification of invoices as well as in requisitions .He or she will also have to verify and conducts complex journal and ledger entries

·  The specialist has to do a specialized work; therefore it is the duty of the individual to maintain the coordination between the team as well as junior clerical and related staff. He also needs to supervise the staff as it is needed.

·  The specialist has to maintain the accounting records including special log books, ledgers, balances, reconciling of accounts. He or she also has to maintain the internal audits of department.

·  He or she also has to maintain and inspect the internal accounts and ensure there are enough required funds to run the day to day businesses of the company.

·  He or she also has to calculate and conduct accounting functions and the posts related to the functions.

·  He or she should be the main contact for those customers who are willing to renew their contracts.

·  He or she has to make the financial arrangements in time for the payments of clients’ accounts.

·  It will be the responsibility and the moral duty of specialist to provide suggestions and solutions for internal problems of the department and recommend changes in the internal running of the business at the right time and place, if necessary.

·  The specialist has to help existing clients to the higher levels from the present stage in their businesses.

·  The specialist has to perform audits on all the related accounts and ensures that if there is accuracy and transparency at the right payment..

·  The specialist should have the strong communication power ,as he or she has to communicate directly with existing account holders or the clients in the business.

·  The specialist has to calculate and quote the prices for products and services, as he is doing the vital job.

Account Specialist Job Education and Qualifications

·  Applicant should have at least a degree in Business Administration.

·  Applicant should have three to five years related practice and should have the experience of working in an accounts department for enough required time.

·  The most important thing about the job is that the applicant should have the equivalent combination of experience or educational qualification in the above skills and knowledge requirements.

·  Applicant should have a very good background working in Mathematical and record keeping domain.

·  Applicant should have the knowledge of Accounts so that he or she will be able to handle accounting records. He or she should also know the principles and rules of bookkeeping.

·  Applicant should have the proficiency in the field of Microsoft Office as well as in doing Database entry and Database use.

Account Specialist Salary.

·  The salary of an account Specialist basically depends on the ability, skills, educational qualification and the knowledge. Because this is the job of a specialist therefore the salary depends on the specification which is needed about the field .The salary ranges between $ 65,000-$75,000.