Accounting Specialist

Currier Plastics, Inc. • Auburn, NY

100d

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records and ensuring that financial-related information is made available in an accurate and timely manner. This role provides support to the Accounting Department, Human Resources Department, and Senior Management. The position involves overseeing various accounting processes, maintaining the general ledger, maximizing the utilization of the company’s ERP system, and developing time-sensitive reporting.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in accounting.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Computer proficiency including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, and generating reports using standard software applications.
• Promote the Continuous Improvement Process.
• 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 analytical, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing accounts payable and reviewing related edit lists.
• Process expense reimbursement requests.
• Administer weekly accounts payable check run, including staging of check run and managing the mailing of checks.
• Process customer AR invoices.
• Apply cash receipts against accounts receivable and review related edit lists.
• Monitor receivables and ensure timely collection of accounts receivable for both component sales and tooling sales.
• Ensure proper accounting for project-related transactions including fixed asset purchases, leasehold improvements, tooling revenue & expense.
• Analyze commission reports and process commission payments.
• Prepare reports and tax filings required by third-parties on a timely basis, including Form 1099s and Form W-2s.
• Issue Sales Tax Exempt Forms to vendors and obtain Form W-9’s from vendors.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis including cash, shipped not invoiced, accrued receipts/rec not invoiced, AR, AP.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to a variety of accounting transactions.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy of transactions.
• Perform credit checks on new customers.
• Actively monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities for savings.
• Monitor transactions pertaining to the production of parts and ensure accurate capture within both the Box Score and general ledger.
• Lead or actively participate in continuous efforts to maximize utilization of the company’s ERP system.
• Develop and maintain a variety of time-sensitive reporting including weekly Box Score and monthly KRM.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and budgets.
• Collect data for various projects and analyses requested by Director of Finance, CFO, and personnel from other departments.
• Attend and contribute to financial meetings and discussions.
• Assist with providing information requested by external auditors.

Benefits

• Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.
• Generous PTO.
• 401K Match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees