Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for fully maintaining accurate Accounts Payable (AP) records as well as various Accounting duties.
Attention to Detail, Problem Solving ability and excellent Communication Skills allows this position to work with internal and external points of contact.
The Accountant will support and improve the Policies, Procedures and Processes related to AP as well as other Accounting area.
The position will work with system applications and support users working with all levels of management and reporting to the Controller.
Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable: Daily processing of Vendor invoices into ERP system Understanding of Chart of Accounts and ability to assign proper account codes to invoices Review invoices and purchase order (PO) for proper coding, approvals, quantities and amounts Complete 3-way Match of invoices to receiving and purchasing documents Obtain Review and Approval of non-PO related invoices.
Review employee expense reimbursements for account coding and approvals Review and coding of company credit cards matching to receipts and expense reports.
Maintaining Received not invoice report at acceptable levels.
Processing and Tracking Debit Memos for Returns to Vendors working with Quality and Purchasing Departments Investigation and correction of various invoicing, receiving, and payment issues working with Vendors and other Internal Departments.
Reconcile Vendor Statements and respond timely to Vendor emails and phone calls Monitoring and Maintaining AP Aging and Received not Invoiced Schedules notifying Controller of past due payments or other issues.
Process and disburse check runs as well as initiate ACH and Wire payments Posting outgoing Bank transactions Preparation of 1099 tax forms Compiling and pulling data for the Annual Financial Audit Month End processing responsible for AP journal entries, reports, and General Ledger Reconciliations Accounts Receivable: Assist with investigation and correction of various invoicing / payment issues working with Customers and other Internal Departments Assist with Monitoring AR Aging Schedules notifying Controller of all increases in past due receivables Assisting in determination of uncollectable accounts and Initiating write-off Approvals Assist with Month End processing for AR journal entries, reports, and General Ledger Reconciliations Maintaining prepaid expense schedules Assist with Fixed asset (Capital Project) tracking working with the Assistant Controller to maintain proper records Assist with other Month End processing journal entries (recurring), reports, and General Ledger Reconciliations Assist department with Document filing and system Organization Assisting with Accounting projects and reporting working with others to achieve goals Upholding all Policies and Procedures Complete accurate and timely system transactions Ensure proper filing and document retention Support and assist all Departments Maintain applicable metrics and KPI reports Participate in audit activities (annual GAAP financial, compliance, government) Perform specific projects and other duties as required Maintain a positive professional working relationship with Customers and Co-workers in all Departments Experience/Education High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree in Accounting is a plus Minimum of 1-3 years of AP/AR experience in a Manufacturing Environment Basic understanding of Accounting Principles and US GAAP as related to AR and AP Experience in an EPR systems; (Epicor) is a plus Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel V-lookups and pivot tables; ODBC is a plus Working knowledge of Crystal report writer or SQL Server reporting services preferred Other Skills Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task Ability to identify issues, makes decisions, and resolves problems Strong inter-personal communication skills Must work efficiently and effectively, both independently and as a team Must be able to react well under pressure and treat others with respect Ability to work occasional overtime and weekends Demonstrate reliability, good attendance and a great work ethic We offer competitive benefits, 401K matching, paid time-off, and paid holidays.