Accounting Specialist

About us Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments - from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT's global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components. Your Contribution Process invoices, credits, billings, delivery orders, and customer transactions accurately and timely in SAP, while maintaining organized customer and billing records. Manage accounts receivable activities, including customer credit reviews, collections support, credit limit administration, and maintaining accurate AR balances. Prepare monthly labor and capital reports, maintain accounting records, and perform account reconciliations to support local accounting operations. Administer fixed assets and capital projects, including capital request review, project order setup, asset capitalization/disposal, and compliance with company policies. Lead annual fixed asset physical inventories and reconciliations, ensuring all asset movements and disposals are accurately recorded and documented. Facilitate capital expenditure reviews and reporting to monitor project spending, forecast alignment, and funding requirements. Support audits and oversee freight and tariff vendor account administration, including invoice processing, credit recovery, and reimbursement tracking. Your Profile High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 24 credits in Accounting and related fields or the equivalent. Minimum of two (2) years in a similar position in a fast-paced manufacturing business with an automated information system (SAP preferred). Prior experience with invoicing, payables and similar areas of business helpful. Knowledge to utilize and understand commercial business terms and tools (i.e., Letters of Credit). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with quantitative data, reconcile and verify account balances, analyze accounts, and initiate corrective actions as needed. Highly organized, self-motivated team player with strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English. Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status is be required. Hourly Pay Range: $20.00-$33.00 Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Your Benefits At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company. #J-18808-Ljbffr