Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Dearborn, MI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=8111+Tireman+Ave+Dearborn+MI+48126)

Description

Summary/Objective

Responsible to support the accounting department in a variety of ways to include account receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger knowledge. Able to document and organize work so final output could be duplicated / verified in an audit Must be flexible and willing to help as needed, including cross training throughout the department.

Requirements

Essential Functions

· AR

o GL Reconciliation

o Reconcile payments to accounts

o Review agings and collect past due amounts

o Month-end closing procedures

o Ability to pull detail of customer portal and reconcile accounts

o Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues

· AP

o GL Reconciliation

o Work with agings to make sure vendors are paid in appropriate time frames

o Invoice matching (PO, Invoice and bill of lading), proper filing and input into software

o Ability to investigate discrepancies, work with vendors to resolve

o Work with multiple plant and plant personnel to get documentation, resolve issues

o Perform check runs

o Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports

o Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements paid on invoices

o Process PO amendments and update records

o Process claims and resolve disputed claims between company and vendors

o Credit Card Reconciliations

o Expense Report processing and handling

· GL

o Experience with bank reconciliations, cash management processes

o Assist with Multiple audits throughout the year and at year end.

o Interface with management in various departments including operations, sales, IT and finance.

o Reviewing jobs to make sure appropriate inventory and product costs are applied.

o Experience with journal entries across multiple organizations/divisions

o Ability to learn and cross train into different areas (billing, collections, AR, AP)

o Able to take concepts, work with appropriate team members to solve issues

o Month end closing procedures and reconciliations

· Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents

· Other duties / ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications

· Strong and clear communication skills (spoken and written) when dealing with internal and external individuals

· Strong accounting knowledge in employment AR, AP and general ledger management

· Strong collaborative skills, able to work with various departments and a diversity of employees

· Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Ability to settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstruction probable actions to successful close the matter

· Strong attention to detail and follow through skills

· Exercise sound judgement and decision making skills and know when to elevate issues

· Approachable and professional, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality

· Solid problem solving skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time

· Well organized

· Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls

· Strong and accurate data entry skills

· Flexibility to adjust to the needs of the business

· Dependability

· Adherence to the attendance policy

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel

This position requires no travel.

Required Education and Experience

· High school diploma and equivalent training and experience

· Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

· 5+ years with a demonstrated understanding of AR, AP and GL reconciliation required

· Professional with 5+ years’ experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing

· Strong math skills

· Skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets

· Experience with claims would be a benefit (Customer claims process)

· Software experience: Strong Microsoft programs (Excel and Word), Utilize MIS software, experience with customer portals to access information

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.