Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

This position is full-time on-site at our Holland, MI location.

 

Summary: Provides timely and accurate processing and distribution of sales invoices with an emphasis on electronic distribution of invoices. Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable with an emphasis on electronic payment to vendors. Manage MRO purchasing process. Support the Finance and Purchasing Departments with various business-related matters.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, generate and distribute invoices to customers in a timely manner.
• Investigates transactions in which input data appears to be inaccurate.
• Monitors transactions waiting for invoicing and expedited processing.
• Address customer queries and correct documents as needed to meet customer needs
• Assigns or reviews general ledger account numbers and enters invoices into accounts payable system.
• Review, verify, and process payments in accordance with the payment terms and takes advantage of discounts.
• Process and post daily and weekly payments and credit invoices.
• Incoming invoice processing including 3-way match
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Post incoming cash for Mexico and back up other accounts
• Responsible for other various administrative duties as required by Finance and Purchasing Departments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and deliver the goals of each department.
• Coordinate with Customer Service to make sure new customers are setup to receive invoices electronically.
• Record daily wire transfer transactions into Primos System.
• Participate in the electronic payment setup process of new and existing suppliers.
• Individual is expected to perform job duties safely and in compliance with documentation outlined in the Safety, Health & Environmental
• Individual is expected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Preferred Experience, Training, and Skills:

• Knowledge of General Accounting Principles.
• Must have a solid command of debit and credit accounting and be able to reduce business transaction to debits and credits.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to tactfully interact with Customers and Suppliers.
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong time management to meet daily and monthly deadlines
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing and spreadsheets.

 

Preferred Education: Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business preferred, with at least 3 years of related experience.

 

Physical Requirements: Ability to navigate between two buildings and production floor.