Accounting Specialist

Contribute to the maintenance of accurate and complete financial records, and ensure that financial-related information is made available in an accurate and timely manner. Provide support to the Accounting Department, Human Resources Department, and Senior Management

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

40% Oversee: 
• Processing accounts payable and reviewing related edit lists.
• Processing expense reimbursement requests.
• Administering weekly accounts payable check run, including staging of check run, and managing the mailing of checks
• Processing customer AR invoices
• Applying cash receipts against accounts receivable and reviewing related edit lists.
• Monitoring receivables and ensuring timely collection of accounts receivable (for both component sales and tooling sales.)
• Ensure proper accounting for project-related transactions (fixed asset purchases, leasehold improvements, tooling revenue & expense, etc.)
• Analyzing commission reports and processing commission payments.
• Preparing reports and tax filings required by third-parties on a timely basis. Such reports/filings include but are not limited to:
o     Form 1099s
o     Form W-2s

• Issuing Sales Tax Exempt Forms to vendors and obtaining Form W-9's from vendors and obtaining Form W-9's from vendors
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis (including but not limited to cash, shipped not invoiced, accrued receipts/rec not invoiced, AR, AP)

25% Perform tasks to help maintain the general ledger. Related tasks include but are not limited to:
• Preparing and posting journal entries related to a variety of accounting transactions.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly financial statements, including preparing and posting various journal entries and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of transactions.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis (including but not limited to cash, shipped not invoiced, accrued receipts/rec not invoiced, AR, AP)
• Performing credit checks on new customers.
• Actively monitoring operating expenses and identifying opportunities for savings related to, for example, telephone expense, office supplies, utilities, etc.
• Monitoring transactions pertaining to the production of parts that involve both IM and BM. Ensuring that those transactions (i.e., DMR transactions, cycle-count adjustments, etc.) and ensuring that they are accurately captured within both the Box Score and general ledger. 

15% Lead or actively participate in continuous efforts to maximize utilization of the company's ERP system 

10% Develop and maintain a variety of time-sensitive reporting, including but not limited to:
• Publishing weekly Box Score and monthly KRM.
• Assisting with preparation of monthly financial statements and budgets
• Data collection for various projects and analyses requested by Director of Finance, CFO, and personnel from other departments.
• Attending and contributing to financial meetings and discussions.

10% Perform a variety of other duties as needed, including but not limited to:
• Assisting with providing information requested by external auditors.
• Data collection for various projects and analyses requested by Director of Finance, CFO, and personnel from other departments.
• Attending and contributing to financial meetings and discussions

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Accounting Specialist reports directly to the CFO.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Standards:
• Associate's Degree in accounting and minimum of five years' experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including ability to perform tasks using Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Computer proficiency including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, and generating reports using standard software applications.
• Promote the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Possess superior organizational skills.
• Ability to compile, analyze, interpret financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to time-sensitive due dates for various reporting needs.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to financial discussions and address company needs in a proactive manner.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Contribute to the overall success of the company by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.

Benefits

Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.

Generous PTO.

401K Match.