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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accounts Payable Duties:

Process vendor invoices and payment requests for entry into accounts payable system which includes entry of vendor numbers, account numbers, amounts and due dates.

Electronically match receiving reports to vendor invoices and cash payment requests.

Obtain and verify that appropriate approvals and general ledger account classifications have been given by authorized employees.

Handle vendor requests for payment and account inquiries for assigned vendors.

Process payment runs including checks, ACH, and wire payments.

Record month-end and year-end expense accruals for invoices not posted to ensure that we have an accurate cut-off.

Maintain accounts payable postal and electronic mailboxes. Scan vendor invoice into accounts payable system.

Keep current on business emails and best practice methods to identify fraudulent activities and reporting unusual or unexpected activities to Supervisor.

Accounts Receivable Duties:

Process customer invoices including manual invoice requests for entry into accounts receivable system.

Process daily cash deposits and record payments from customers in the AR system

Conduct daily cash reconciliation.

Responding to customer questions and resolving issues.

Maintain accurate billing records and resolve billing discrepancies.

Follows up with customers on outstanding accounts receivables invoices.

Maintain accounts receivable postal and electronic mailboxes.

Other Duties:

Participate in Finance & Accounting Department projects as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal physical risks involved. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Activities require a significant amount of sitting at office and work desks and in front of a computer monitor. Must be able to regularly walk throughout all the manufacturing facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or other general accounting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

JOB SKILLS

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software, in particular Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Excellent communication skills, which are specifically needed to maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal customers.

Experience in computerized accounts payable and general ledger environments.

Strong ability to analyze and resolve problems, research various solutions, and recommend necessary changes.

Strong organizational skills.