Accounting Specialist

Currier Plastics, Inc.•Auburn, NY

13h

About The Position

Contribute to the maintenance of accurate and complete financial records, and ensure that financial-related information is made available in an accurate and timely manner. Provide support to the Accounting Department, Human Resources Department, and Senior Management.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in accounting and minimum of five years’ experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment is required.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including ability to perform tasks using Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Computer proficiency including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, and generating reports using standard software applications.
Possess superior organizational skills.
Ability to compile, analyze, interpret financial reports, statements, and/or projections.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to time-sensitive due dates for various reporting needs.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to financial discussions and address company needs in a proactive manner.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects and details simultaneously.
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Contribute to the overall success of the company by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.

Nice To Haves

Promote the Continuous Improvement Process.

Responsibilities

Processing accounts payable and reviewing related edit lists.
Processing expense reimbursement requests.
Administering weekly accounts payable check run, including staging of check run, and managing the mailing of checks.
Processing customer AR invoices.
Applying cash receipts against accounts receivable and reviewing related edit lists.
Monitoring receivables and ensuring timely collection of accounts receivable (for both component sales and tooling sales.)
Ensure proper accounting for project-related transactions (fixed asset purchases, leasehold improvements, tooling revenue & expense, etc.)
Analyzing commission reports and processing commission payments.
Preparing reports and tax filings required by third-parties on a timely basis. Such reports/filings include but are not limited to: Form 1099s, Form W-2s.
Issuing Sales Tax Exempt Forms to vendors and obtaining Form W-9’s from vendors.
Reconciling balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis (including but not limited to cash, shipped not invoiced, accrued receipts/rec not invoiced, AR, AP).
Preparing and posting journal entries related to a variety of accounting transactions.
Assisting with preparation of monthly financial statements, including preparing and posting various journal entries and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of transactions.
Performing credit checks on new customers.
Actively monitoring operating expenses and identifying opportunities for savings related to, for example, telephone expense, office supplies, utilities, etc.
Monitoring transactions pertaining to the production of parts that involve both IM and BM. Ensuring that those transactions (i.e., DMR transactions, cycle-count adjustments, etc.) and ensuring that they are accurately captured within both the Box Score and general ledger.
Lead or actively participate in continuous efforts to maximize utilization of the company’s ERP system.
Publishing weekly Box Score and monthly KRM.
Assisting with preparation of monthly financial statements and budgets.
Data collection for various projects and analyses requested by Director of Finance, CFO, and personnel from other departments.
Attending and contributing to financial meetings and discussions.
Assisting with providing information requested by external auditors.