Accounting Specialist

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year (depending on experience & qualifications) Benefits: PTO, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k), Group Term Benefits, and Health & Wellness Reimbursement ABOUT VYPER: Ranked the second quickest growing company in the Inc. 5000! Here at Vyper Industrial, every member of our team is dedicated to excelling mentally, physically, and emotionally. We believe in quality, integrity, and relentless perseverance. We seek top talent—those who are driven to win and be their best. If you’re ready to embrace your potential and join a passionate team, welcome home. Dayne and Dylan Rusch started Vyper in 2020 from Dayne’s 400 sq. ft. apartment, having grown up assisting their father in the garage, Chris Rusch, who was a legend in the metal shaping industry. They witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by poorly made products and the decline of American manufacturing. Determined to have a better future, they founded Vyper Industrial with a mission to produce high-quality, American-made garage products and to create thousands of jobs. With a focus on innovation and growth, our team is committed to achieving market leadership. THE OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to own the day-to-day financial operations of a high-volume manufacturing and ecommerce business. This position will work closely with our Strategic Finance Manager and our outside accounting firm to ensure accurate books, clean records, and reliable reporting. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in clean books, is naturally organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters. You do not need to manage people but you do need to own your workload. JOB TASKS: Accounts Payable & Receivable Manage the full AP process: organize purchase orders, delivery slips, and invoices; route for approval; code to appropriate GL accounts in Acumatica ERP Enter and reconcile vendor invoices and ensure timely payment processing Monitor accounts receivable aging; follow up proactively on past-due invoices Review credit applications and make recommendations for new Net 30 accounts Own retail deduction management and chargeback reconciliation for Lowe's, Costco, and other partners Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and vendor statements monthly Enter bank and credit card transactions accurately into Acumatica Reconcile daily settlement files from Shopify and Amazon against the GL; flag and resolve discrepancies Report any material discrepancies promptly to the Strategic Finance Manager Month-End & Reporting Support Support month-end and year-end close in coordination with our accounting firm Prepare weekly cash position reports and AR/AP aging summaries for finance leadership Assist with fixed asset tracking — additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules Reconcile physical inventory counts to Acumatica; flag variances for review Payroll & Compliance Assist HR Manager with payroll data collection, processing support, and expense/mileage reimbursement tracking Manage multi-state sales tax filing and exemption certificate maintenance Maintain 1099 vendor files; collect and manage W-9s throughout the year Support tax preparation activities as needed in coordination with our accounting firm Records & Systems Maintain accurate, well-organized accounting files and documentation Ensure financial data flows correctly through Acumatica ERP; flag system issues Handle routine correspondence related to financial and accounting matters Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance team QUALIFICATIONS: 3–6 years of hands‑on accounting experience (industry preferred; public accounting backgrounds welcome) Strong working knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger coding Experience with an ERP system (Acumatica a strong plus, or similar acceptable) High proficiency in Excel Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills — you keep clean records without being reminded Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in manufacturing, ecommerce, or multi‑channel retail environments Familiarity with multi‑state sales tax compliance Experience reconciling marketplace settlements (Amazon, Shopify, or similar) Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Vyper Industrial is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment with Vyper Industrial is also subject to the successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr