General Accountant

The Timken Company • Norton Shores, MI

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About The Position

Are you ready to own your next role and make an immediate impact? We’re looking for a self-driven, independent professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering results. If you’re quick to learn new systems, confident with numbers, and motivated to think beyond the basics, this is the opportunity to showcase your talent and grow. Here, you’ll have the chance to take real ownership, develop your skills, and stand out in front of both local leadership and our global teams. We’re seeking a General Accountant with strong analytical skills and an Accounts Receivable mindset to manage daily financial transactions, improve cash flow visibility, and support compliance and internal controls. The main role of the General Accountant is to act as support for the accounting department and ensure accurate, timely entry and processing of all tasks, with primary responsibility for Accounts Receivable functions. Daily activities include administrative support and core accounting tasks such as invoicing, preparing deposits, applying customer payments, compiling commission reports, and coordinating with Accounts Payable.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Courteous and professional communication style
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable processes
• Solid grasp of basic accounting principles (GAAP preferred)
• Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 2–3 years minimum of relevant accounting experience (AR preferred)
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is a plus
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems is a plus
• Understanding of compliance requirements; familiarity with SOX is a strong plus
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily bank deposits and apply payments to customer accounts
• Run errands to the bank as needed
• Process credit card payments
• Correspond with customers regarding delinquent balances and statement requests
• Prepare daily invoicing and update tracking information for shipped goods; file accordingly
• Post specific customer invoices to customer portals
• Coordinate with AP by processing assigned accounts payable invoices and reconciling statements as needed
• Prepare monthly commission reports and distribute to outside agents
• Retrieve and distribute mail daily
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures
• All other duties deemed necessary by the Controller and/or Business President

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation package in line with market pay that includes a very generous benefits package.
• Voluntary health, dental, vision benefits on day one of employment!
• 10 paid holidays per year, paid sick, vacation, maternity/paternity and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree