Shared Services Accounting Analyst

IDEX Corporation•Benton Harbor, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team. The Shared Services Analyst is responsible for coordinating and executing key transactional finance processes within the Shared Services organization. Depending on business needs, team openings, and individual experience, the role may be primarily focused in either Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP) while supporting collaboration across both functional areas. The Shared Services Analyst supports multiple manufacturing sites and partners closely with Customer Service, Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to resolve discrepancies, support month-end close activities, and deliver a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders. Another key aspect of this role is a commitment to continuous improvement through process optimization, standardization, and automation initiatives. The analyst is expected to develop cross-functional knowledge and participate in cross-training opportunities to build capabilities across both AR and AP processes, enhancing team flexibility, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Strong communication and relationship management skills.
Effective independent problem solving
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, shared services environment.
Demonstrated interest in learning new processes and expanding responsibilities through cross-training.
Experience in either Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable, with interest in developing expertise across both disciplines.
Demonstrated involvement in process improvement, standardization, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience supporting month-end close and audit activities.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle JDE Edwards.
Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

Perform core Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable responsibilities based on assigned area of focus and business needs.
Coordinate end-to-end AR activities, including credit assessment, collections, past-due account review, cash application, and customer account maintenance.
Coordinate end-to-end AP activities, including invoice processing, invoice discrepancy resolution, payment approvals, and payment execution.
Ensure transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Serve as a primary contact for customer or vendor inquiries and partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documentation, and master data.
Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, reporting requirements, and audit support.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, standardize processes, and enhance the stakeholder experience.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, automation projects, and ERP system enhancements.
Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Support cross-training initiatives and gain proficiency in both AR and AP workflows to provide operational flexibility and backup coverage.
Monitor performance metrics and contribute ideas that improve service levels, accuracy, and productivity.
Collaborate with Shared Services team members to ensure workloads are balanced and business objectives are achieved.
Support Pneumatics platform.
Other responsibilities as assigned.