General Accountant

The Timken Company•Norton Shores, MI

About The Position

Rollon by Timken designs and manufactures high-performance linear components, actuators, and complete motion systems that power industrial innovation worldwide. With a strong focus on engineered-to-order solutions, we partner with customers to develop customized technologies that solve complex motion challenges and adapt to the evolving needs of modern industry. Our vision is to be the world’s leading linear motion provider for customized product solutions and digital services, committed to a demanding, innovative and sustainable approach. We are committed to continuous improvement, advanced engineering, and long-term partnerships that create measurable value. Rollon solutions are trusted globally across industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, and other critical sectors where performance, efficiency, precision, and reliability are essential. PURPOSE 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

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field
2–3 years minimum of relevant accounting experience (AR preferred)
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)
Understanding of compliance requirements; familiarity with SOX is a strong plus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is a plus
Experience with accounting or ERP systems is a plus
3-5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team

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