SUR-SEAL LLC is hiring: Accounting Specialist in Cincinnati

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Wesselman - Cincinnati, OH

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
2 Year Degree

Salary Range
$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
1st Shift

Job Category
Accounting

Description

Department: Administration: Accounting

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Reports To: Manager, Accounting/Finance

Internal Band Equivalent: D

Location: Training 100% onsite in Cincinnati OH facility with potential of hybrid work post-training

Summary/Objective

The accounting specialist position will work cross functionally as part of the Accounting department, performing duties related to both accounts receivable and accounts payable. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and professional.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accounts Payable:

1. Responsible for work that ensures bills are processed and paid in a timely manner and according to vendor payment terms.
2. Maintains and updates all accounts payable data in company ERP system, EPICOR.
3. Manages daily incoming invoices and ensures proper approval channels are followed for timely payment.
4. Prepares and processes weekly payments, which include checks, credit cards, wires, and ACH.
5. Creates and maintains accurate, up-to-date vendor records.
6. Receives, researches and resolves routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status with excellent customer service in mind.
7. Routinely corresponds with vendors via phone and email, resolving any billing or payment discrepancies that may arise.

Accounts Receivable:

1. Tracks and records daily incoming deposits, coming via ACH, wires, checks, and credit card.
2. Processes company billing on a daily basis and sends out customer invoices.
3. Monitors all daily bank activity, approving check and ACH positive pay exceptions.
4. Creates and maintains accurate, up-to-date customer records.
5. Communicates with customers on any receivables activity, including collecting remittance advice information and following up on payment discrepancies.
6. Regularly monitors aging reports and follows up with customers on past dues.
7. Receives, researches and resolves routine internal and external receivable and banking inquiries with excellent customer service in mind.
8. Creates credit memos as needed.
9. Balances monthly bank statement.

Additional general Accounting/Administrative Duties:

1. Updates, maintains and communicates various accounting reports to company leadership.
2. Assists with monthly close process.
3. Works closely with Customer Service, Sourcing and Quality Departments on routine accounting inquiries.
4. Responds to Insurance Liability confirmation requests, W-9 requests and ACH/wire setup requests.
5. Performs any other general accounting or office duties as assigned.

Competencies

1. Excellent math and analytical skills
2. Professional communication skills
3. High attention to detail
4. High degree of confidentiality, honesty, trustworthiness and discretion

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Qualifications

Skills and Proficiencies

1. Must be very organized and willing to take on a variety of tasks within the department.
2. High proficiency with standard Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Adobe.
3. Experience working with Made2Manage (EPICOR) a plus.

Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED required, Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
2. At least 2 years of experience with Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable required.
3. Work experience in a manufacturing work environment strongly preferred.

Sur-Seal reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as long as the changes and/or additions are consistent with the job classification.