Staff Accountant

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

We're looking for a collaborative and analytical Staff Accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and partnering with teams across the organization. In this role, you'll combine financial reporting, analysis, and business partnership with Accounts Receivable responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while expanding your skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What you will get to do:

Staff Accountant (60%):

General Accounting:

• Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Support audits and tax preparation with documentation and responses.

Financial Analysis:

• Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial insights and analysis that drive decision-making.
• Assist in forecasting and variance analysis as required.
• Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Assist in the development of new financial reporting tool (Phocas).

Accounts Receivable (40%)

• Work with assigned customer accounts by coordinating effectively with their procurement and Accounts Payable teams, third party payment designees, end users to obtain invoice approval and receive payment in a timely manner.
• Obtain and accurately enter customer data and credit information in ERP system.
• Reconcile and research customer accounts to keep Accounts Receivable accurate and within terms. Contact customers to obtain additional backup and information if necessary.
• Identify, research and collect past due balances using various methods of communication.
• Follow up on unresolved inquiries and issues and escalate complex issues to senor members of the department for assistance.
• File claims to dispute or inquire on customer deductions, chargebacks or invoice payments.
• Review Credit Holds to ensure accurate and timely decisions for customer orders within guidelines.
• Process credit card payments using secure, paperless system.
• Send accounts for collection as required within company guidelines.
• Follow credit authorization levels for write offs and credit memos as defined by policy, scanning documents and backup within one day of creation.
• Participate in regular Accounts Receivable Aging and Chargeback meetings to discuss and resolve collectability, chargebacks, new requirements, EDI and all compliance-related information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's in accounting or related preferred, associates required
• 3+ years of FP&A, finance, general accounting or related experience.
• 3+ years of Accounts Receivables or related experience.
• 1+ years of formal or informal leadership experience in an Accounting function preferred.
• 1+ years of ERP system use and use of business intelligence (BI) tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficiency in financial modeling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with staff at all levels within the company
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities at one time
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP or accounting system required.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.

We value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks.

Nordic Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer