Accounting Technician

Description JOB SUMMARY The Accounting Technician supports the Finance department by performing day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger entries, accounts payable processing, inventory-related accounting, and financial record maintenance. This role is responsible for ensuring financial data is entered accurately and timely, assisting with monthly close activities, preparing reports and reconciliations, supporting annual audits, and helping provide management with reliable financial information for decision-making. The position also contributes to cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset tracking, and project expense reporting while maintaining strong internal controls, confidentiality, and positive working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Process accounts payable invoices, credit card statements, routine monthly payments, wire transfers, and approved vendor payments accurately and timely. Review invoices for proper vendor information, purchase order support, federal ID numbers, accounting codes, approvals, and discrepancy resolution. Enter and maintain vendor, invoice, payment, and financial transaction information in the accounting system, ensuring data is complete, accurate, and properly coded. Monitor accounts payable aging reports, support weekly check runs, and help maintain internal controls over timely payments. Research and respond to vendor questions while maintaining positive vendor relationships. Receive, verify, and process incoming packaging, active and inactive raw materials, landed costs and reconcile related records as needed. Receive, verify, and reconcile expense reports and other financial reports against account balances and supporting records. Prepare journal entries to debit and credit company accounts and support monthly close activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and documentation. Track, maintain, and report fixed assets in accordance with company procedures. Track and report expenses for advertising, research and development, and other assigned projects. Support annual audit activities by gathering documentation and responding to information requests. Assist with annual and quarterly plant financial reporting. Perform other related duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a 10-key calculator or equivalent. Perform accurate data entry. Must be reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidential and accurate records. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work in spreadsheets, with knowledge of formulas and advanced functions, like pivot tables. Strong mathematical skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of four years of direct accounting experience; experience in manufacturing and cost accounting, is preferred. Working knowledge of bookkeeping practices, GAAP, financial data analysis, accounts payable, and general ledger processes. Experience and ability to use accounting software to record, store, reconcile, and analyze financial data; SAP Business One experience is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Move regularly throughout the day in an office environment and manufacturing/warehouse environment. Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds #J-18808-Ljbffr