2205 Jr. Accountant

NIBE Element North America•Danvers, MA

12d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant position at Backer Hotwatt, Inc. is responsible for performing a full range of Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), and general accounting functions. Working under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this role supports daily accounting operations, maintains accurate financial records, assists with monthly close, and provides essential reporting and analysis to support the company’s financial objectives.

Requirements

A.S. degree or higher in Accounting or related field
3+ years of accounting experience
Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office products
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP or other payroll systems
Prior experience in manufacturing accounting
Familiarity with G/L account analysis and reconciliations

Responsibilities

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
Enter A/P invoices and maintain A/P reports and spreadsheets
Process vendor payments and obtain check signatures
Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain the vendor database
Research and resolve payment discrepancies
Weekly and monthly reconciliation of A/P
Perform daily invoicing and generate sales reports as needed
Post daily cash receipts and prepare deposits
Process and apply credit card payments
Issue customer returns and credits
Respond to customer inquiries
Process new customer applications for FM approval and maintain customer database
Perform collections calls, send statements, and maintain call logs
Weekly and monthly reconciliation of A/R
Prepare and maintain reports and spreadsheets for weekly G/L entry
Assist with monthly closings
Perform weekly and monthly G/L account analysis and reconciliation
Prepare analysis of A/R and A/P when needed
Compile internal management reports from ADP
Assist with special projects and inventory-related assignments
Maintain all accounting files and document management systems
Process weekly payroll data to ADP and distribute daily attendance reports
Make adjustments to accounts as needed
Support month-end reporting and general accounting functions
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Accounting Manager