Accounting Specialist focus on Accounts Payable and General Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Fortune Electric America is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our growing Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys Accounts Payable while expanding their experience across general accounting, financial reporting, audits, and process improvement.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to multiple areas of accounting, work closely with an experienced team, and have opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a stable international organization.

Why Join Us?
✅ Immediate start with full training
✅ Competitive base salary + bonus
✅ Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000), and 401(k) employer profit share, etc.,
✅ Up to 30 PTO days + paid holidays
✅ Strong, positive company culture – we treat employees like family



 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely. 
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies. 
• Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, and checks). 
• Process employee expense reports. 
• Maintain electronic AP records and supporting documentation. 

General Accounting

• Prepare account reconciliations. 
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. 
• Record journal entries. 
• Assist with sales tax documentation and filings. 
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities. 
• Prepare various accounting schedules and reports. 

Financial Reporting & Audits

• Prepare supporting schedules for external auditors. 
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting. 
• Gather documentation for internal and external audit requests. 
• Maintain organized accounting records. 

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes. 
• Assist in documenting accounting procedures. 
• Recommend efficiencies through automation and improved workflows. 
• Participate in special accounting projects. 

Cross-Training
This position will be cross-trained in multiple accounting functions to provide departmental support and backup coverage, including:

• Accounts Receivable 
• General Ledger 
• Bank reconciliations 
• Financial reporting 
• Project accounting support 
• Month-end close activities 

What We're Looking For
Education

• Associate's Degree in Accounting required
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Experience

• 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Strong Accounts Payable experience
• General Ledger experience preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and QuickBooks are a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Skills
We're looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities
• A strong communicator and team player
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• Eager to learn and grow into broader accounting responsibilities

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a company that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you!

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Fortune Electric America Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or another legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification).