Accounting Associate

Are you an accounting professional looking to grow your career with a successful, expanding manufacturer? This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role supporting plant operations while gaining valuable exposure to the financial side of a growing manufacturing business. Earn up to $70,000/year, based on experience, while enjoying comprehensive benefits, long-term stability, and plenty of room to grow. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working closely with operations, wants to make an impact beyond the numbers, and is looking for a company where they can continue developing their career. Tavens Packaging & Display, a manufacturer of custom corrugated boxes and point-of-purchase (POP) retail displays, is seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to join their Bedford Heights, OH team. If you have: 2+ years of hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting in a business environment Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field — OR equivalent work experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role. This is an opportunity you need to explore! Why experienced accountants join the Tavens team: Competitive Pay: Earn between $55,000-$70,000/year, based on experience Growing Company, Long-Term Stability: Join a growing packaging manufacturer with multiple facilities and plans for continued expansion, creating future advancement opportunities. Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of medical, dental, and 401(k) benefits, PTO, and annual profit-sharing bonus opportunities. Leadership That Invests in You: Gain hands-on mentorship, certification opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of equipment while working closely with plant and maintenance leadership. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and post daily cash sheets; record deposit information, cash application, transactions, and remittance advice into Encore. Process daily bank deposits and coordinate with the Controller on cash position reporting. Maintain accurate AR aging records; generate and distribute invoices and statements on schedule. Monitor customer account balances and flag past-due accounts to the Controller for escalation decisions. Serve as the primary point of contact for routine customer billing questions and payment inquiries. Process vendor invoices accurately and on schedule; match to purchase orders and receiving records where applicable. Prepare payment batches for Controller review and approval; ensure timely vendor payment within agreed terms. Maintain vendor records and W-9 documentation; respond to routine vendor inquiries. Assist with 1099 preparation at year-end under Controller direction. Backup for weekly 401(k) deposit processing in Empower Plan Admin Site. Backup for employee Empower access and account questions. Support hourly employee payroll processing as directed by the Controller — including time and deduction verification, payroll data entry review, and backup processing capability in the Controller’s absence for salaried employees. Maintain accurate payroll records and deduction schedules; flag discrepancies to the Controller immediately. Assist with mileage reimbursement tracking, car allowance administration, and expense processing. Serve as a co-administrator on the Key Commercial credit card program — act as the backup when the Controller is unavailable Maintain relationships with routine accounting vendors and service providers — including benefits carriers, commercial collections, and banking contacts — for day-to-day correspondence and status. Respond to customer vendor credit reference requests accurately and within agreed turnaround standards; maintain a log of credit reference activity. Assist the Controller during the month-end close process with document gathering, reconciliation support, and transaction posting as directed. Maintain organized, audit-ready records for all AR, AP, payroll, and benefits transactions. Support year-end audit preparation with document assembly and account detail as directed by the Controller. Flag transaction discrepancies, missing documentation, or process exceptions to the Controller promptly. Conduct outbound collections follow-up on past-due accounts — phone, email, and written communication — consistent with Tavens’ collections standards. Maintain collections log and status notes in Encore; escalate disputed accounts to the Controller. Coordinate with Commercial Collections of New York on uncollectable accounts. If uncollectable after passing to collections accelerate to Controller Assist with bad debt write-off documentation per Controller direction. About the Company: Tavens Packaging & Display positions itself as much more than a traditional packaging manufacturer. By focusing on delivering tailored solutions, we aim to address not only packaging needs but also broader business challenges. This can range from reducing your cost of ownership to streamlining inventory management and warehousing. Whether it’s optimizing demand intervals or creating custom designs that make your product stand out. We tackle the complexities that impact your business, we’re not your typical box supplier. We think differently. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr