Accounting Associate

SMC•Somerset, WI

About The Position

SMC Ltd. is a global healthcare contract manufacturing partner serving the Medical Device, Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical, and Drug Delivery industries, with manufacturing locations in the United States, Costa Rica, India, and the United Kingdom. The company supports customers throughout the product lifecycle, from design and engineering through manufacturing, assembly, validation, packaging, supply chain management, quality systems, and program management. The Accounting Associate is responsible for detailed accounting and clerical activities, including processing accounts payable documents for regional facilities. The role reviews invoices and vendor records, assists with payment processing and month-end and year-end activities, and helps resolve vendor discrepancies. This position works in a clean, climate-controlled environment with a stable schedule. Duties may involve occasional movement around the workplace, lifting items up to 30 pounds, exposure to typical machine-shop physical hazards, and occasional travel by air or car.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or at least two years of Accounts Payable experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of accounting and company information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interact professionally, pleasantly, and supportively with individuals of all levels of technical ability.
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Review invoices and verify purchase order approval, pricing, and receipt quantities in the ERP system.
Enter invoice data for payment after price and quantity verification and approval.
Review and process vendor credits, refunds, and payment corrections.
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies.
Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with maintaining accurate vendor information in the ERP system, including reviewing vendor setups and required documentation.
Verify new or updated vendor banking information.
Assist in preparing vendor payments through ACH, check, and CCR.
Assist with accounts-payable-related month-end closing activities.
Assist with 1099 reporting and other year-end closing activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.