Accounting specialist

KOKI Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of power tools and accessories. Our group of brands includes HiKOKI, Metabo, Metabo HPT, Carat and Sankyo. As an employer, KOKI awakens the skills that are in you. Whether you have a passion for sales, design, technology or marketing - at KOKI we offer you a variety of different areas and professions. Become part of our global team. Become a machine maker, set your impulses and start your career with us. Duties and Responsibilities Receive and process all incoming payments, including cash, checks, wire transfers, and credit card payments to individual invoices in A/R sub-ledge for KHA & MCA company. Verify the accuracy of all payment information, including account numbers and payment amounts. Reconcile payments received to customer accounts, ensuring that all payments are properly credited and applied. Provides copies of any discrepancies or issues with payments (unapplied, re-established, & short/overpayments) to the collection team via email. Enters zero value adjustment & offsets. Applies miscellaneous receipts to G/L accounts via miscellaneous receipt system. Maintains the filing and storage of cash application batches to specified shared drive location. Maintains spreadsheets of posted A/R batches and daily cash collections. Distributes correspondence mail from lockbox to appropriate party. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Assists with matching accounts payable checks to keyed invoices. Assists with accounts payable mailing and filing. Assists with SCT transfer process by issuing transfer numbers. Enters custom broker/non-inventory invoices into accounts payable system. Enters journal entries into the general ledger. Prepares manual checks. Performs Goods-In-Transit reconciliation. Enters Budget into ERP system. Identify opportunities for process improvement, recommending changes to streamline cash receipts processes. Other duties as assigned. Computer and Mathematical Skills Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Analytical ability to create spreadsheets and reports related to expense analysis. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as salary benefits, tax, proportions and percentages. Qualifications Ability to handle confidential associate information. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a timely fashion. Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor and able to work with all levels of employees. Superior oral communication, written communication, and customer service skills. Ability to relate to a diverse workforce and to implement processes and activities designed for simplicity and consistency. Proven experience in developing ideas and following through to completion. Advanced Excel skills preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook. Strong attention to detail; multi-tasking and organizational skills a must. General knowledge of office equipment (photocopier, facsimile). Education Associate degree (AA) or equivalent 3-5 years Accounting experience and a strong background in Accounting field. Accounting experience: 1 year. Candidate will possess excellent communication (verbal/written), organizational and interpersonal skills. Good math and writing skills. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules; operating and maintenance procedures; instructions and procedure manuals; blueprints, etc. Ability to write reports and correspondence explaining cost of expenses, etc. Working Environment The work environment may/will require lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds, standing in one place for periods of time, and moving about the facility. The position requires occasional late evening or early morning meetings. Must be able to speak clearly in small group settings. This position will require sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, bending, and walking, as well as using fine motor skills, such as finger dexterity for typing and using small hand tools. This position could be exposed to loud noises, frequent phone conversations, and requires average to above average visual acuity and hearing. The majority of this job will be spent indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Disclaimer This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any empl #J-18808-Ljbffr