Accounting Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, generate and distribute invoices to customers in a timely manner.
• Investigates transactions in which input data appears to be inaccurate.
• Makes sure transactions waiting for invoicing and expedited processing are addressed.
• Addresses customer queries and corrects documents as needed to meet customer needs.
• Sets and reviews general ledger account numbers and enters invoices into accounts payable system.
• Reviews, verifies, and processes payments in accordance with the payment terms and takes advantage of discounts.
• Processes and posts daily and weekly payments and credit invoices.
• Handles incoming invoice processing including 3-way match.
• Contributes to identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Posts incoming cash for Mexico and backs up other accounts.
• Performs other various administrative duties as required by Finance and Purchasing Departments.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support and deliver the goals of each department.
• Coordinates with Customer Service to make sure new customers are setup to receive invoices electronically.
• Records daily wire transfer transactions into Primos System.
• Participates in the electronic payment setup process of new and existing suppliers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of General Accounting Principles.
• A solid command of debit and credit accounting and ability to reduce business transaction to debits and credits.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to tactfully interact with Customers and Suppliers.
• A strong level of attention to detail.
• A high degree of time management to meet daily and monthly deadlines.
• A high degree of confidentiality.
• Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing and spreadsheets.

Preferred Experience, Training, and Skills

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Business preferred, with at least 3 years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate between two buildings and production floor.