Accounts Receivable and Account Payable specialist

Job Description

Job Description

**POSITION SUMMARY:

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Accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for American Rock Salt and its subsidiaries. Support the accounting office manager in ensuring departmental success through staff work prioritization and accounting accuracy.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Generate daily A/R invoices for the company and subsidiaries.

• Post A/R receipts and reconcile daily cash.

• Input of A/R into EDI systems for multiple companies.

• Process customer credit memos.

• Review bank account activity to ensure all transactions are processed accordingly for A/R and A/P.

• Run D&B reports for Finance to assist in customer credit application process and enter approved credit limit into customer file.

• Reconcile credit card statements for the company and its subsidiaries.

• Assist in month end closing procedures.

• Process vouchers through the PO system and/or manually as needed.

• Code weekly trucking and handling statements and record into A/P.

• Process weekly check runs for ARS and its subsidiaries.

• Process wires and initiate ACH payments, including intercompany transfers.

• Resolve invoicing and vouchering issues with customers and vendors.

• Work with personnel in multiple departments to resolve any issues impacting A/R & A/P functions.

• Support the Finance Department with year-end audit fieldwork requests from auditors.

• Maintain a proper inventory of check stock and office supplies.

• Check scanner deposits and posting.

• Other duties as assigned.

**SKILLS:

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• Accounting Skills: A/R and/or A/P experience. Ability to problem solve with high attention to detail.

• Qualities: Team-minded; Helpful and cooperative when working with co-workers. Excellent customer service. Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment.

**EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

**:High School diploma and (5+) years of accounting experience. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting to 25 pounds for files and computer printouts on occasion.

**COMPENSATION:

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• Position Hourly Pay Range: $28/HR - $32/HR

• Full-Time

• This position is eligible for healthcare, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO benefits.

• The position is eligible for the company’s discretionary bonus.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)