Accountant

General Description Of Position The Accountant is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, supporting month-end close activities, managing daily cash functions, and overseeing accounts receivable processes. This role requires someone who is proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities independently. This role will report to the Controller and be part of a two-person team with end-to-end responsibility for local accounting at a manufacturing site with less than 100 people. Primary Responsibilities General Accounting (~50%) Perform monthly balance sheet and expense account reconciliations. Prepare and post journal entries in the ERP system. Support monthend closing and financial reporting activities. Assist with financial and tax audit requests. Prepare annual 1099 forms through the ERP system and coordinate with external software. Support preparation of the yearend sales tax return and review monthly entries. Update and document accounting procedures as needed. Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and company regulations. Accounts Receivable (~15%) Enter customer purchase orders into the ERP system. Maintain the customer order file and reconcile information to the ERP system. Generate and send customer invoices; follow up on outstanding receivables. Accounts Payable (~30%) Process vendor payments through the bankintegrated check run. Prepare payment templates and initiate ACH and wire transactions. Monitor and reconcile company credit card activity. Record credit card purchases in the ERP system. Review AP aging reports and resolve discrepancies. Enter AP invoices (both PO and nonPO). Cash Management (~5%) Process customer payments and deposits. Assist with weekly cash flow projections and enter data into the designated system. Education & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience with ERP systems; Visual ERP preferred. MS Office proficiency, emphasis in Excel. Power Query and dynamic array formulas are a plus. Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles. Excellent analytical, organizational, and timemanagement skills. Ability to lead process improvement projects, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and operate independently. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev