Accounting Clerk

Berkshire•Whitsett, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Berkshire is the global contamination control leader for clean room and controlled environment consumable products. We provide customers with technically advanced materials aimed at application performance. We focus on total solutions that consistently minimize the risk of product and process contamination. With our customer relationships we continuously focus on complete engineered clean solutions. For 55 years Berkshire has understood and delivered world class manufacturing, reliable supply chain, highest standards for quality, technically advanced products assuring mutual success each step of the way. The ideal candidate will be strategic minded, be a team player that can also work independently with a positive attitude, be proactive, manage complex tasks and problem solve, and possess a high attention to detail. The Accounting Clerk must have the ability to collaborate with peers and management and demonstrate exceptional judgement and a high degree of professional maturity while modeling loyalty, integrity, and honesty. This position is an onsite position only, located in Whitsett, NC.

Requirements

HS diploma minimally or a 2-year Financial/Accounting degree
Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Outstanding Computer proficiency required.
Must be highly skilled with MS Office with strong Excel and ERP skills
Strong mathematical, communication and organizational skills
Ability to use basic accounting principles resulting in accurate entries/results
Desire to learn all aspects of corporate accounting
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while adhering to established deadlines
Possesses strong problem-solving skills; able to collect, analyze, and interpret data
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common accounting journals and financial reports
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to successfully collaborate with diverse individuals at various levels both within and outside the company.

Responsibilities

Provides general support to the accounting department with primary focus on fulfilling Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties as detailed below:
Data entry of customer payments, returns, and credits; manual invoices and supplier invoices
Issuing customer statements per schedule
Customer vetting
Customer and supplier requests; provide customer invoices or follow up on supplier payment status
Perform collections activities as directed by Accounting Manager including collection calls
Issue aging reports showing customer account balances
Assists customers/suppliers responding to emails answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services
Investigates problems and assists with resolution working with Senior AP and Accounting Manager
Maintains record of exemption certificates for Accounts Receivable accounts in database and obtains updated certificates from customers as needed to comply with state law
Complete timely month end close duties including preparation and input of journal entries; maintain schedule and validate/prove closing value to ERP system for accounts where assigned
Assist outside auditors/accounting firm in preparation of schedules, explanation of supporting materials and procedures, as requested
Perform work on special projects or other related functions as requested