Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting activities for a manufacturing operation in Hiram, Ohio. This position partners with finance leadership to keep receivables and payables moving efficiently, maintain accurate financial records, and support dependable cash flow reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling customer and vendor account matters while completing reconciliations and routine accounting entries.

Responsibilities:
• Manage customer billing activities, apply incoming payments accurately, and record cash receipts to maintain current account balances.
• Follow up on overdue balances, coordinate payment arrangements when needed, and respond to customer inquiries related to account status or discrepancies.
• Review receivables for risk, communicate recommended credit restrictions to finance leadership, and track accounts placed on hold.
• Prepare aging summaries for outstanding customer balances to support cash planning and financial visibility.
• Process vendor invoices by validating details, entering transactions correctly, and resolving exceptions before payment is issued.
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation, update vendor records, and address supplier questions or payment disputes in a timely manner.
• Schedule and release vendor payments through approved methods such as check or wire, while identifying time-sensitive obligations for prioritization.
• Monitor bank-related payment controls, complete bank reconciliations, and assist with journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.• Experience in bookkeeping or entry-level accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or similar operational environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger support activities.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review invoices, payments, and account balances for accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal finance partners.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and standard business software used for reporting and transaction processing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and handle confidential financial information responsibly.