Accounting Specialist

IFA Rotorion•Summerville, SC

19d

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for day-to-day accounts payable and other work related to managing the company’s financial obligations. The role provides accounting inputs, analysis, and investigations to support accurate accounting interpretations and to resolve and reconcile items. It extracts, compiles, and analyzes financial and operational data for internal metrics reporting, reconciles general ledger accounts, and generates monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for management. This is also a learning role involving the use of existing and newly acquired knowledge related to the manufacturing process. The position requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving. The Accounting Specialist is expected to adhere to normal working hours, meet deadlines, follow company policies, communicate regularly with the assigned supervisor, remain focused on assigned tasks, and work as needed to accomplish business goals and tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or another business-related field, or equivalent work experience; the posting also states a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another business-related field and at least four years of general accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two to five years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
High level of analytical ability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of SAP/v 7.2.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including walking and moving around a manufacturing facility and work area, bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, lifting, sitting, and operating a computer terminal.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Support daily parking, posting, and research of vendor invoices, including billing, receiving, tax, and purchase order discrepancies for items not utilizing EDI, using internal and external resources.
Manage accounts payable functions, including processing payment runs and reviewing expense reports.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment and reprioritize tasks quickly and accurately as needed.
Aggregate, analyze, and convert data sources daily and monthly for internal and external reporting, accounting journal entries, production reports, and tax-related items.
Assist with month-end closing, including journal entries for accounts payable accruals and prepaids, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Collaborate on special projects and assignments that support company goals and business objectives.
Research and interpret data to answer accounting and financial questions.
Maintain accurate processes, procedures, and reports.
Comply with company policies and procedures and support process improvements.
Assist in preparing audit materials and work with the auditor as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.