Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing essential accounting functions such as: accounts payable and accounts receivable. In the general administration area, the Accounting Specialist performs office administration duties that support the division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Daily management of vendor invoicing activity. Includes validating invoices, vouchers, check requests, and other similar items to ensure they have accurate codes and supporting documentation. Resolve any related invoice and un-vouchered discrepancies prior to processing payment.

· Prepares and processes weekly accounts payable checks/ACH/wires. Responsible for wire transfer verification and positive pay activity.

· Maintains daily cash position.

· Processes international payroll and expense reimbursements.

· Answers accounts payable and receivable inquiries and follows up.

· Prepares analysis and summaries of accounts.

· Monitors accounts payable to ensure payments are accurate and timely.

· Assists in monthly and annual closings.

· Provides additional support to the finance team as deemed necessary.

· Assists with related special accounting or facility projects, as required.

· Assists with miscellaneous general office administration, including:

o Oversight of processing and distribution of internal and external mail,

o Orders and distributes office supplies, cleaning supplies, office water coolers,

o Orders and refills pop machines,

o Orders shipping supplies and several plant supplies,

o Coordinates maintenance of office equipment, orders toners for copier/fax and printers for both Lockport locations.

· Assists Operations with scheduling of inbound and outbound shipping.

· Audits invoices against purchase orders, researches discrepancies and approves for payment.

· Assists with paperwork for Brokers for clearance of purchase orders into the U.S.

Physical Job Requirements and Work Environment

· Safety is our top priority! The safety, health and well-being of our team is our leading value!

· Must be able to physically perform all job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform all essential job functions.

· The work environment is an office setting. Candidates will be required to sit, stand, walk, bend and carry. The noise level is quiet.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Hearing and eye protection provided. Safety shoes and prescription safety eyewear covered by reimbursement program.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

· Two-year or Associate’s Degree in Accounting or other relevant field of study is required with 5-7 years of direct accounting experience.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other relevant field of study with 3-5 years of direct accounting experience.

· Experience working in a manufacturing environment and familiar with cost accounting methods.

· Experience with Sage Enterprise Resource Planning (X3) and Sage Enterprise Intelligence software, a plus.

· Works well with others, including being willing and able to do your part as well as wanting to help others when the need arises.

Salary Description

$26.00 to $31.25 per hour