Accounting Specialist

WERK-BRAU COMPANY INC•Findlay, OH

8d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts receivable, customer billing, collections, cash application, and administrative office support. This role serves as a key member of the accounting team by ensuring maintaining strong customer relationships, accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and assisting with general accounting functions.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.
1-3 years of accounts receivable, accounting, accounts payable, or finance experience preferred.
Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial concepts.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal departments.
Professional approach to customer service and collections.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
ERP experience preferred.
Customer service, administrative, or office support experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely based on shipments and customer requirements.
Process credit memos, pricing adjustments, billing corrections, and rebills.
Maintain customer account records and supporting documentation.
Review customer accounts to ensure billing accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and distribute customer statements.
Serve as a primary contact for customer billing inquiries.
Assist with customer account setup and maintenance.
Apply customer payments including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card transactions.
Research and resolve unapplied cash, short pays, deductions, and payment discrepancies.
Monitor accounts receivable aging and communicate collection priorities.
Conduct collection activities on past-due accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships.
Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve payment disputes and account issues.
Escalate credit concerns and collection risks as appropriate.
Maintain detailed collection notes and customer communications.
Greet visitors, vendors, customers, and employees in a professional manner.
Manage visitor sign-in procedures and maintain visitor logs.
Accountants Payable & Purchasing cross-training.
Data entry activities.
Support plant operations through work order processing and other clerical duties.
Prepare accounts receivable aging and collection reports.
Track key accounts receivable performance metrics.
Assist receivables analysis.
Support management reporting.
Utilize Excel to analyze financial data and prepare reconciliations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies.