Finance Assistant

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for day to day Accounts Payable and their related impact on the General Ledger. Interaction with various departments to ensure proper preparation of supplier invoicing as well as all accounting related activities surrounding the payables process. This position will also assist with intercompany payables, disbursements, reconciliations, and accounting support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payables

• Responsible for preparation of all documents related to supplier invoicing and returns
• Will ensure invoices have proof of delivery, proper credit terms, GL account coding, and application of specific invoicing requirements
• Problem solves on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Manages accounts payable aging and communicates with suppliers regarding payments
• Identifies variances to ensure accuracy of account balances
• Will ensure documents are prepared in accordance to corporate policy, applied to the appropriate accounts, reconciled, and accrued properly for the month end close
• Complete month end site GL entries and intercompany reconciliations
• Work closely with the Controller to forecast corporate cash flows.
• Will assist the Controller on an as needed basis to develop new reports and modify existing reports, adhoc finance, operational accounting projects, analysis of company performance and will drive continuous improvement to support company requirements

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work, duties and responsibilities expected of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. The job description may be changed if needed as determined by the Company.

Required Competencies, Skills and Experience

• Must have prior accounts payable experience
• General Ledger experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in dynamic work environment
• Excellent computer skills including MS Excel
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to work independently

Education and Job Experience Requirements

• AS in Accounting, Finance or Economics required

Work Environment

• Normal office environment
• Regularly required to sit and use hands
• Occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with a potential of up to 25 pounds.
• Sedentary, office environment; frequent exposure to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, etc) and following good manufacturing practices

The work environment and physical demands detailed above are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.