Accounting Associate (Accounting Students/Graduates Welcome!)

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work Here?

• Family-owned company where your work is visible and valued
• Made-in-the-USA products with a quality reputation (founded in 1839)
• Competitive benefits: Bonus Opportunity, Profit Sharing, Medical/Dental, & 401(k)
• Growth and career advancement opportunities

Job Summary:

As an Accounting Associate – Credit Approvals, you will approve and update customer credit limits as well as perform accounts receivable duties.

Responsibilities:

Credit Approval

• Set and update customer credit limits
• Release orders based on credit limits
• Verify bank funds for orders exceeding limits
• Process lube equipment orders

Payment Processing

• Handle checks received at the Home Office
• Process credit card payments
• Reverse ACH and check‐by‐phone/email payments

Customer Account Maintenance

• Manage account acquisitions
• Correct customer orders
• Maintain general account information

Payment Receipt Processing & Support

• Handle customer inquiries and payment calls
• Resolve invoicing and payment disputes with customers and Sales Reps
• Analyze and resolve payment discrepancies
• Process journal entries and reconcile accounts
• Maintain accounts receivable documentation

Qualifications:

• BS or AA in Accounting OR 1+ year office experience in Accounts Receivable and/or credit approval experience OR a combination of related education and experience
• Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Administrative skills: organization, prioritization, and customer service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Critical thinking and discernment skills

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Perform job duties in a newly renovated office environment.

Company Description

Founded in 1839, Schaeffer Manufacturing is North America's oldest oil, grease, lubricant, fuel additive, and crop surfactant manufacturer. Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but our diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like our chain lubes and degreasers.

Our philosophy: to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability and fuel economy.

Schaeffer Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Founded in 1839, Schaeffer Manufacturing is North America's oldest oil, grease, lubricant, fuel additive, and crop surfactant manufacturer. Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but our diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like our chain lubes and degreasers.\r\n\r\nOur philosophy: to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability and fuel economy.\r\n\r\nSchaeffer Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic identity or any other characteristic protected by law.