Bostwick Braun Company, Inc.
Staff Accountant
Bostwick Braun Company, Inc., Export, Pennsylvania, United States, 15632
Summary:
The Staff Accountant will support the overall function of the accounting department. They will act to support accounting projects as needed. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proactively managing collection accounts through all communication channels in partnership with Sales and Customer Service Teams. Daily posting of customer payments, applying in accordance with customer specific accounts. Facilitating payments of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies. Apply cash collections from lockbox & other cash receipts for customer AR files. Follow up with customer on differences between invoices and cash received. Manage Customer Portals. Confirm accuracy of all invoices paid, shortages, fines, late fees, and scan downs. Comparing invoices against purchase orders, shipping, and receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered. Cultivating relationships with vendors, internal, and external customers. Run AR aging on accounts & reach out to customers or portal to request payment status. Complete quarterly debit analysis report. Ensuring appropriate use of coding to allow for appropriate workflow and reporting data. Credit Application Management Post journal entries to reconcile accounts and create excel spreadsheets for reconciliation. Retrieve all documents requested by auditors at year end audit. Review financial statements, after all entries completed, for accuracy. Assist with yearly budgets on expenses. Complete other miscellaneous month end and year end tasks. Assisting with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions. Work on various projects for and with Finance Leadership. Performing data entry and general administrative duties. Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma required. Business or Accounting degree preferred. 2-3 years related accounting experience required. Working knowledge of ERP systems a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Self-Starter with ability to multitask in a high-volume environment. Willing to work cooperatively with coworkers and management team. Proven ability to enter and manage large amounts of data. Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail. Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to easily shift priorities. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Possess a natural, yet professional ease at working with and relating to the needs of employees in a fast-paced, ever-changing business environment. Oral and verbal presentation skills will also need to be of a good caliber. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The Staff Accountant will support the overall function of the accounting department. They will act to support accounting projects as needed. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proactively managing collection accounts through all communication channels in partnership with Sales and Customer Service Teams. Daily posting of customer payments, applying in accordance with customer specific accounts. Facilitating payments of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies. Apply cash collections from lockbox & other cash receipts for customer AR files. Follow up with customer on differences between invoices and cash received. Manage Customer Portals. Confirm accuracy of all invoices paid, shortages, fines, late fees, and scan downs. Comparing invoices against purchase orders, shipping, and receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered. Cultivating relationships with vendors, internal, and external customers. Run AR aging on accounts & reach out to customers or portal to request payment status. Complete quarterly debit analysis report. Ensuring appropriate use of coding to allow for appropriate workflow and reporting data. Credit Application Management Post journal entries to reconcile accounts and create excel spreadsheets for reconciliation. Retrieve all documents requested by auditors at year end audit. Review financial statements, after all entries completed, for accuracy. Assist with yearly budgets on expenses. Complete other miscellaneous month end and year end tasks. Assisting with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions. Work on various projects for and with Finance Leadership. Performing data entry and general administrative duties. Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma required. Business or Accounting degree preferred. 2-3 years related accounting experience required. Working knowledge of ERP systems a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Self-Starter with ability to multitask in a high-volume environment. Willing to work cooperatively with coworkers and management team. Proven ability to enter and manage large amounts of data. Exceptional follow-through and attention to detail. Extremely flexible, highly organized, and able to easily shift priorities. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Possess a natural, yet professional ease at working with and relating to the needs of employees in a fast-paced, ever-changing business environment. Oral and verbal presentation skills will also need to be of a good caliber. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.