Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Our cutting-edge technology makes the labels and packaging for the world's biggest and most famous brands right here in Sioux Falls, SD!

This job is located at CCL Label Food and Beverage

1209 West Bailey Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

CCL Label Food and Beverage is a global supply chain leader and specialty packaging pioneer, the largest label company in the world and provides innovative premium packaging solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide. CCL Label is the world's largest converter of pressure sensitive and extruded film materials for decorative, functional and information labels.

We begin with innovation. We specialize in making the labeling and packaging that helps you choose the best products every day. A variety of decoration technologies exist at CCL including digital, screen, offset, flexo, and rotogravure printing. We also utilize combination presses that can combine the different printing technologies and run them together with cold and hot foil. CCL has state-of-the-art finishing equipment in place to supply labels that live up to, and even exceed, customers' expectations. Included are process parameters like the reel winding and slitting tolerances. Material and/or printing defects can be detected by automatic camera inspection systems and are easily eliminated by the operators.

Our product line includes:

• Pressure Sensitive Labels
• Shrink Sleeves
• Sustainability Labels
• Special Effects Labels

We make packaging solutions for:

• Premium Food and Beverage
• Home Care & Laundry
• Beauty & Personal Care

Join the team at CCL Label Food and Beverage Sioux Falls.

We are currently looking for a detail oriented individual to join the finance team as an Accounting Associate.

We have an extensive benefits package that includes: vacation and paid personal off, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) match up to 8%, company-paid life insurance and disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for managing accounts payable and accounts receivable activities in compliance with financial policies and procedures, including verifying, classifying and recording day to day financial transactions, processing accounts, invoice processing, incoming and outgoing payments, payment tracking, account reconciliation, customer communication, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely collection of payments.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages accounts receivable and accounts payable to accurately and efficiently process invoices, deposits, and payment posting daily.
• Ensures timely payment of invoices to vendors.
• Ensures timely collection of payments from customers.
• Prepares and issues invoices to customers based on sales agreements.
• Works with other CCL Label sites to complete and process intercompany transfers and invoices.
• Monitor and record all incoming payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Accurately apply incoming payments to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices.
• Regularly reconcile customer accounts to ensure that payments are applied correctly and resolve any discrepancies.
• Contact customers regarding overdue payments, send reminders, and follow up to facilitate timely payment collection.
• Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, aging, and collection activities for management review.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve issues related to billing, payments, and customer accounts.
• Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to the general ledger and bank statement.
• Responsible for the control and accuracy of inventory including raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Work closely with other departments, such as sales, customer service, and finance, to resolve customer payment-related issues and improve processes.
• Uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, identify trends, and resolve payment discrepancies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail is essential to ensure accurate data entry, reconciliation, and payment application.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Skilled in time management and prioritization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and other systems as required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred.
• 6 months or more experience (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level
• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Regularly remain in stationary position for extended periods
• Frequently communicate in some manner either by speech/hearing or through written communication.
• Regularly use of vision abilities including close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally work around moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Occasionally required to push/pull.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally exposed to high-speed moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to UV, strobing or flashing light.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes, dust or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate noise level in the work environment.