Accounting Assistant II

The Manitowoc Company•Greencastle, PA

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About The Position

The Accounting Assistant II performs diversified clerical and accounting functions and provides support to managers. The role processes and communicates Accounts Payable information to departments and outside agencies to resolve problems. The position works with multiple departments and vendor personnel to address invoicing and payment matters, support payment processing, and maintain accurate Accounts Payable records. The job is performed in a normal office environment, with possible exposure to production facilities. Employees must follow the company’s safety and health rules, use required PPE where applicable, participate in training, and report or correct safety concerns as appropriate. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma and 1–3 years of Accounts Payable experience, or an associate’s degree with no experience necessary.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to use a personal computer, printer, copier, and scanner.
Effective communication, problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and time-management skills.
Ability to process a high volume of Accounts Payable invoice transactions daily, weekly, and monthly.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
1–3 years of Accounts Payable experience.

Responsibilities

Process invoices daily for payment.
Review reports, including open receipts and invoices on hold.
Communicate with other departments to resolve problems, ensure adherence to departmental policies, and implement process improvements.
Communicate with shipping, receiving, sourcing, purchasing, and vendor personnel regarding invoicing and payment issues.
Complete price checks and weekly Accounts Payable file updates.
Prepare and upload documents for scanning into the Accounts Payable system.
Reconcile Accounts Payable statements.
Assist with weekly Accounts Payable check runs, including manual checks, ACH, and wire transactions when necessary.
Review and approve BMO card transactions.
Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards.
Perform job functions safely, wear required PPE, follow established job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures, and participate in safety and health training.
Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, or safety suggestions to management’s attention, or correct those that can be corrected.