Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate I

Hybrid

WA-Kalama

Full time

Primary Purpose & Value of the Department & Position

Finance Shared Services maintains key transactional processes for the company while keeping a customer-centric attitude. The Accounting Associate may work in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable. The Accounting Associate on the Accounts Payable side enters data into the paperless system; processes payments for vendors and works closely with the Purchasing department to resolve outstanding invoices. On the Accounts Receivable side, the Accounting Associate applies payment to invoices appropriately ensuring cash flow is maximized and works closely with Credit Manager. The position may also include reconciling accounts, maintaining accurate financial data, supporting compliance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting operations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Review billings/invoice distributions daily, apply cash receipts daily from customers, and work with Credit Manager to work through collection items
• Process invoices in SAP daily and work closely with the Purchasing Department to ensure invoices are paid timely
• Communicate with internal and external customers to provide requested data
• Issue debit/credit memos, miscellaneous billings, scrap reconciliations, recovering billing, or process payments for vendors
• Assist with process improvement initiatives for cash application and payments
• Complete month end entries by deadlines
• Complete reconciliations in accordance with company policy
• Prepare audit work papers as assigned

Key Relationships

Critical to the success of this role is the ability to deliver outcomes through productive relationships with others include:

• Accounting Manager
• Credit Managers
• Internal and external customers
• Internal and external auditors
• Bank contacts

Education & Experience Qualifications

Minimum:

• Associates degree or two years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable
• Basic general accounting knowledge (i.e. ability to execute debit and credit transactions)

Preferred:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting
• Construction and Manufacturing experience
• Experience with ERP system, preferable SAP
• Experience with paperless software
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Exemplary customer service
• A positive attitude and self-driven
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Professional demeanor

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.