Staff Accountant I

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Since 1948, Follett Products, LLC, has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries.

Follett currently has an opportunity for a Staff Accountant I to join our Icetro Division team!

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, bonus opportunity, and much more.

Job Summary : 

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting department by ensuring proper handling of trade receivables as well as accounts payable; with the goal of maximizing sales and profits. Support the accounting department by collecting, reconciling, analyzing, and summarizing information related to financial transactions. 

Essential Functions:  

· Administer the approval or denial of credit (within defined credit policy) and support the credit department.

· Manage the general accounts receivable mailbox by resolving customer questions, and entering credit card payments.

· Call customers to collect invoices to maintain a healthy level of accounts receivable.

· Maintain department flow by providing appropriate back up as needed. Particularly on invoicing, cash application, and accounts payable invoice processing.

· Work with suppliers to resolve invoice disputes to ensure accurate payment.

· Assist the finance department to accomplish corporate and departmental goals by performing special assignments as necessary.

· Protect integrity of company information by keeping financial data confidential.

Supervisory Requirements: 

None

Qualifications: 

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting related field preferred. 

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong proficiency in Excel.

· Competent math & computational skills. 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

· Office environment – temperature controlled.

· Extended periods of sitting, occasional standing and walking.

· Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

· Regular use of hands and fingers to type on keyboard, operate computer mouse, use of 

telephone and various office equipment. 

· Extended periods of viewing computer monitor.

· Noise level in work environment: low to moderate.

Travel Requirements:

· Minimal travel required – as needed to attend offsite meetings/training.

If you meet the position’s qualifications and are looking for an exciting and challenging career with growth opportunities, then Follett is the place for you. Follett Products, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.