Accounting Specialist

About the role

Since 1917, Globe Machine has been a manufacturer of industrial machines, systems, and plants for advanced composites, building products, and pulp & paper. The Accounting Specialist will assist the Controller as well as other accounting personnel in the daily tasks of the department.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent requests from sales department and executive management for customer A/R account status in a timely, accurate manner.
• Prepare weekly status of accounts reports for project manager and Controller to present to CFO and executive management.
• Perform collections on past due accounts and follow up on receipt of payments to ensure all receivables are current.
• Perform daily cash handling including coding and recording of cash receipts.
• Work cross functionally with Customer Support, Sales, and Engineering for billing of service time and other order contracts.
• Aid Controller in reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Aid with yearend physical inventory closeout process.
• Ensure actual job costs based upon materials supplier invoices, payroll labor reports, service provider billings, and field installation expense reports are recorded.
• Maintain historical records and proper back-up of files for research and reference.
• Partner with payables on invoice entry and coding as required.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned to accomplish the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in accounting required, preferably within accounts receivable.
• Must possess experience with a fully integrated ERP accounting system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically advanced Excel, required.
• Experience in a high transaction volume sales / job order office environment strongly preferred.
• Must possess a strong understanding of accounting practices and principles.
• Proven track record of being self-motivated, working with minimal supervision, and partnering with diverse team members and outside sources required.
• Able to handle multiple priorities efficiently, retain a sense of urgency and meet strict timelines required.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and problem solve when faced with multiple input sources required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Conduct oneself with the highest level of professionalism, discretion and ethical standards.