ACCOUNTANT III GENERAL (ACCIII)

BRODART CO•Williamsport, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant III General handles accounting transactions related to invoice processing, accounts receivable cash application, and other accounting operations. The role supports accuracy through verification, reconciliation, and data entry. It is onsite at 500 Arch Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Supervisor, Receivables, Payables and Credit, or their designee. The position is part-time and may require scheduled overtime based on departmental needs. The position also supports monthly close activities, responds to discrepancies involving vendors, customers, and other departments, assists with tariff transactions and documentation, and provides information to auditors. The employee may be directed to perform other duties of equal or lesser classification, including changes in department, hours, or work conditions, and may cross-train or substitute for tasks of a higher classification as required by supervision.

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience in bookkeeping transactions or accounting work.
Proficient knowledge of personal computer systems, including Microsoft Office programs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadline pressure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with vendors and others.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work and communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers and adhere to Brodart rules, policies, and standards of conduct.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: frequent sitting, close and distant vision, handling and feeling with hands and fingers, talking and hearing, and lifting up to 10 pounds; occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Availability for scheduled overtime when required by departmental needs.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily accounts payable payment batches.
Prepare daily accounts receivable payment batches.
Validate daily accounts receivable receipt batches.
Provide information for auditors.
Print the check run for all divisions.
Set up new accounts in accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
Prepare and complete journal entries.
Perform monthly close functions for accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
Process accounts payable credit card transactions.
Resolve issues and correct inaccuracies, including coordinating with vendors, customers, and other departments.
Assist with tariff transactions and documentation.
Assist with other accounting department functions as needed.
Perform other duties of equal or lesser classification as directed by the supervisor, including duties involving changes in department, hours, or work conditions.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Cross-train and substitute for tasks of a higher classification as required by supervision.