Staff Accountant

DeCrescente Distributing•Mechanicville, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team! DeCrescente Distributing Company is the premier beverage distributor in the Capital Region, located in Mechanicville, NY. Check us out Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and vision) after 30 days 401(k) with Generous Company Match FREE Onsite Wellness Center for Medical Care and Physical Therapy FREE Onsite Fitness Center with Round the Clock Access Employee Purchase Discount Program Generous Paid Time Off (Including your birthday!) Holidays (Including a Super Bowl Holiday!) Family Oriented Activities and Events Job Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for recording monthly Journal Entries and assisting with weekly Accounts Payable transactions. This position is responsible for the proper matching of invoices to bills of lading and purchase orders (when applicable) and responsible for making sure all invoices are properly approved prior to payment. The Staff Accountant also helps other members of the Finance Department as necessary. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All employees are held accountable for practicing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
Strong written communication skills
Strong presence when communicating verbally in a group setting
Strong sense of urgency and good follow-up skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to work additional hours as needed.
Must speak to supervisor to notify him/her any time prior to the beginning of the work shift when calling in sick. Voice mail or e-mail messages are not acceptable replacements.
Required to wear company-issued apparel and safety personal protective equipment, when applicable.
Use and maintenance of company-issued equipment
Work safely and follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures
For all on-the-job injuries or accidents, must notify Safety Officer, supervisor, and Human Resources immediately (no later than 1 hour)
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Possess visual and physical dexterity as required

Responsibilities

Coordinate the review and checking of all inventory prices billed to DDC by outside suppliers.
Process the weekly check run for invoices that are due for payment.
Process and reconcile EFT transactions.
Reconcile and follow-up on credits due to the company.
Complete credit applications as requested.
Assist in the review of supplier accounts receivable as requested.
Complete monthly journal entries timely.
Understand VIP beverage software as related to the daily needs of the position.
Perform reconciliations as necessary.
Serve as a point person between the company and all vendors on bills to be paid.
Attend monthly finance meetings to report on issues related to accounts payable and supplier accounts receivable.
Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager, Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure a productive work environment.
Develop and implement procedures to streamline the weekly check, ACH and EFT payments.