The Accountant will direct and coordinate all cost accounting duties for Capital and Parts & Service orders. Responsible for customer order reviews and approvals (eg. credit worthiness), order entry, customer invoicing and collection of cost details to provide monthly cost of sales, and cost of sales analysis. Manage accounts receivable collections and coordination of sales representative commission payments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION (outline job duties and responsibilities):
Costing of sales for Capital and Parts & Service orders
Collaborate with Project Coordinators on Capital job closing matters
Attend Capital project closing meetings and weekly production meetings
Prepare and update monthly commission statements for sales representatives
Perform Parts & Service customer order approvals, order entry and customer invoicing
AR collections for past due customers
Maintain customer and vendor database in Sage
Direct labor and job postings; general ledger journal entries
Report weekly shop hours to payroll department
Coordinate monthly union dues payment
Provide backup for accounts payable, payroll clerk and other team members
Support Controller with month end closing activities
Participate in reconciling activities with the Controller, and assist with other tasks as needed
Continually develop expertise to support growth and improvement in the department
Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures
Conduct professional behavior in a considerate, cooperative and helpful manner
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION DESIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Minimum of five years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail, and an eagerness for continuous improvement
Computer experience to include Microsoft Suite programs and Sage 100
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:
Strong analytical skills with experience measuring and improving processes to meet organizational goals
Demonstrated ability to work both independently (self-directed) and with others as part of a team
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to confidently interact with a variety of internal and external customers
Ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments and meet time sensitive deadlines
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (i.e., travel, signing of Non-Competition and/or Invention Agreements):