Reports To: Controller
Summary: This role will have a broad range of responsibilities across general accounting, cost accounting, cash applications, billing execution, and credit support, along with exposure to accounts payable processes.
General & Cost Accounting
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Support general ledger accuracy through account analysis and reconciliations
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Participate with month-end close activities, including journal entries and audit support
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Assist with inventory and cost accounting processes within a manufacturing environment
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Assist with accounts payable processing and vendor inquiries, as needed
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Contribute to process improvement, documentation, and automation initiatives
Cash Applications & Billing
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Post and apply customer payments accurately and timely (check, ACH, wire, credit card)
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Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short pay, and payment discrepancies
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Generate and distribute customer invoices and statements
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Process credit memos, invoice corrections, and billing adjustments
Customer Account Management & Collections Support
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Support maintenance of accurate customer account records, including aging and account reconciliations
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Assist with responses to customers and internal inquiries related to billing and payments, and account status
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Support monitoring of accounts receivable aging and collection activities
Cash Management & Credit Support
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Provide back-up support for cash management activities, including cash positioning, bank reporting and transaction support
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Support with monitoring customer credit risk, including credit limits and account exposure
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred (minimum GPA of 3.0)
Experience / Requirements:
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1–3 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or collections
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Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar preferred)
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills including advanced functions such as PivotTables, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP
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Proficient in AI tools such as Claude or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply AI solutions in a business environment
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
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Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
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High attention to detail and accuracy
