Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Dearborn, MI (+Tireman+Dearborn+MI)
• Finance

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Responsible to support the accounting department in a variety of ways to include account receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger knowledge. Able to document and organize work so final output could be duplicated / verified in an audit Must be flexible and willing to help as needed, including cross training throughout the department.

Essential Functions

AR

o Reconcile payments to accounts

o Review agings and collect past due amounts

o Month-end closing procedures

o Ability to pull detail off customer portal and reconcile accounts

o Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients' billing issues

AP

o Work with agings to make sure vendors are paid in appropriate time frames

o Invoice matching (PO, Invoice and bill of lading), proper filing and input into software

o Ability to investigate discrepancies, work with vendors to resolve

o Work with multiple plant and plant personnel to get documentation, resolve issues

o Process check runs

o Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports

o Process PO amendments and update records

o Process claims and resolve disputed claims between company and vendors

o Credit Card Reconciliations

o Expense Report processing and handling

GL

o Experience with bank reconciliations, cash management processes

o Assist with Multiple audits throughout the year and at year end.

o Interface with management in various departments including operations, sales, IT and finance.

o Reviewing jobs to make sure appropriate inventory and product costs are applied.

o Experience with journal entries across multiple organizations/divisions

o Ability to learn and cross train into different areas (billing, collections, AR, AP)

o Able to take concepts, work with appropriate team members to solve issues

o Month end closing procedures and reconciliations

Maintain financial historical records by filing accounting documents

Other Duties Include

Reporting to Customers on minority, sales and spend information as required

Processing of vehicle registration for annuals license tags and trucking permits, along with tracking information for trucks and forklifts

Vehicle fleet management reporting

Process credit checks and applications for new vendors

Sales tax reporting

Other duties / ad hoc projects as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Strong and clear communication skills (spoken and written) when dealing with internal and external individuals

Strong accounting knowledge in employment AR, AP and general ledger management

Strong collaborative skills, able to work with various departments and a diversity of employees

Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to settle discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstruction probable actions to successful close the matter

Strong attention to detail and follow through skills

Exercise sound judgement and decision making skills and know when to elevate issues

Approachable and professional, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality

Solid problem solving skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks at one time

Well organized

Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls

Strong and accurate data entry skills

Flexibility to adjust to the needs of the business

Dependability

Adherence to the attendance policy

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma and equivalent training and experience

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

5+ years with a demonstrated understanding of AR, AP and GL reconciliation required

Professional with 5+ years' experience, preferably in automotive/manufacturing

Strong math skills

Skilled in creating and maintaining spreadsheets

Experience with claims would be a benefit (Customer claims process)

Software experience: Strong Microsoft programs (Excel and Word), Utilize MIS software, experience with customer portals to access information