Staff Accountant

Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties will be assigned as required) Partner closely with Senior Staff Accountant A/R to execute daily tasks, projects, responsibilities, ensuring seamless workflow and shared accountability for outcomes. Collaborate closely with the Sales Team on topics relating to customer communication and actively participate in monthly sales meetings providing customer account insights to the Sales team. Support in collecting outstanding Accounts Receivable. Administrate all credit card e‑shop orders – including authorizations – and verify their correctness. Responsible for processing credit card payments. Match incoming payments with the received customer remittances. Prepare and process all customer payments (checks, credit card, ACHs, etc.) daily to the ledger and identify any payment discrepancies. Support in issuing credit notes and debit notes for any pricing and/or freight errors. Submit customer invoices to their respective portals as required. Ensure all paper invoices are sent out to customers regularly. Run monthly statements and mail paper statements. Update customer information in SAP as applicable. Support the clearing of debit/credit memos on accounts in a timely manner. Assist with audits of the company’s accounts both internally and externally. Respond to customer account inquiries as required. Assist with annual budget preparation as required. Evaluate current processes for efficiencies and recommend improvements. Participate in accounting‑specific projects. Requirements Education and Experience: Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred or a minimum of 5 years accounting experience, or a suitable combination of formal education and experience. Thorough knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices is required. Knowledge of SAP helpful but not required. Skills: Prioritize day‑to‑day work activities appropriately within work routines. Excellent organization, time‑management, administrative and computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook). Excellent communication skills. Able to work closely with team members. Attention to detail and a strong customer service focus. *This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.* Benefits In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it. #J-18808-Ljbffr Burkert USA Corporation