Junior Accountant - On Site

SAFEWAY GARAGE DOORS, LLC•Warsaw, IN

5d•$45,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Safe-Way Garage Doors is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our manufacturing accounting team in Warsaw, Indiana. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting while gaining exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, banking, ERP systems, and financial reporting. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with numbers, and wants to grow their accounting career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2–4 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with Accounts Payable
Experience with Accounts Receivable
Experience with Invoice processing and reconciliation
Experience with ERP systems (manufacturing ERP experience strongly preferred)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Office applications.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience using Syspro or similar manufacturing ERP systems.
Knowledge of manufacturing purchasing and inventory processes.
Experience supporting multi-location operations.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close activities.
Prepare account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
Assist with journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
Support inventory accounting and other financial reporting activities.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
Enter and process vendor invoices within the ERP system.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Prepare and process vendor payments, including checks and ACH transactions.
Apply customer payments accurately and timely.
Process check deposits and credit card transactions.
Generate monthly customer statements and assist with collection activities when needed.
Approve Positive Pay transactions.
Support ACH payments and banking transfers.
Assist with bank reconciliations and cash management activities.
Assist walk-in customers with quotes, invoicing, payment processing, and parts sales.
Answer incoming calls and direct inquiries appropriately.
Order office supplies and manage incoming mail distribution.
Support additional accounting and administrative projects as assigned.