Accounting Specialist

TriMas Corporation•Bloomfield Hills, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist assists with multiple functions of the accounting process. Responsibilities include performing all aspects of the accounts payable process and assisting with the month-end financial close. This position requires a high degree of organization skills, the ability to multi-task and effectively communicate with employees in other departments. Must have intermediate Adobe Acrobat and Excel skills, have the ability to work in a team environment and meet departmental timelines. Attention to detail and a proven ability to follow standard procedures is required. This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in accounting or finance
One to two years related work experience.
Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and general ledger experience.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with vendors and employees of the organization.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to apply logical problem-solving techniques to research issues that arise.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiar with ERP systems and understanding imports in the GL system.

Nice To Haves

Blackline reconciliation, Microsoft Dynamics GP (previously Great Plains) and Concur software experience.

Responsibilities

Collect new vendor information and maintain vendor files.
Properly collect, enter and code invoices received from vendors through multiple channels, collect required approvals and perform weekly check runs.
Maintain proper storage of invoices, checks, journal entries and other documents by scanning, organizing and filing.
Review employee expense reports for proper documentation of business expenses.
Responsible for the annual preparation and issuance of vendor 1099s.
Prepare, upload and post journal entries into Microsoft Dynamics GL (previously Great Plains).
Collect, process and post intercompany transactions related to business units.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.
Track additions and disposals in Fixed Asset System and run depreciation.
Assist internal departments with monthly spend requests and run necessary trial balances.
Assist the accounting team with special projects as they arise.