Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Fairfield, OH
Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
Salary: $65,000
Required: Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist – Accounts Receivable to join a growing finance team. This position will primarily manage the Accounts Receivable (AR) function while also cross-training to provide backup support for Accounts Payable (AP).
The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual should be comfortable managing invoicing, cash application, collections, account reconciliations, and other day-to-day accounting responsibilities.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable
- Ensure daily invoicing is completed accurately and on time.
- Generate and distribute customer invoices.
- Apply customer payments and reconcile customer accounts.
- Monitor past-due balances and actively manage collections.
- Prepare accounts receivable aging reports.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records.
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor invoices and match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Process weekly vendor payments.
- Ensure products and services received are properly documented, approved, and entered for payment.
- Partner with the Controller and Senior Accountant to ensure month-end accruals accurately reflect goods and services received but not yet invoiced.
- Maintain vendor records and reconcile vendor statements.
- Assist with 1099 preparation and respond to vendor inquiries.
Additional Accounting Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of basic financial reports and analyses.
- Support ad hoc accounting projects, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Assist with general accounting and month-end activities as needed.
- Participate in the implementation of a new Epicor ERP system.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of Accounts Receivable experience required.
- Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Accounts Payable and General Ledger exposure preferred.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; bachelor's degree is a plus. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong data entry and reconciliation skills.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems; Sage or Epicor experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with electronic payment processing.
- Experience generating and analyzing accounting reports.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a finance team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
