Headwater Companies Accounting Specialist - Lansing, MI

Headwater Companies, LLC is the largest national wholesaler in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by professional contractors. Known for quality service, long-term employees, and representing top manufacturers, Headwater Companies is a division of Franklin Electric (NASDAQ: FELE).

About the role

Responsible for assisting with assigned business unit’s Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processing, general accounting, and audit functions. This includes many aspects within the general ledger, inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and reconcile vendor statements
• Perform various office duties: open and route incoming mail, type routine correspondence, monitor email inboxes, and file paperwork
• Assist with weekly check runs
• Respond to branch personnel, vendors, and customers in a timely and professional manner
• Review expenses for proper classification
• Assist in completion of both internal and external audits
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• Understands basic accounting and accounting principles
• Identifies underlying principles, reasons, facts, or information by breaking down data into separate parts
• Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information
• Writes routine reports and correspondence
• Utilizes common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions
• Deals with problems involving several known variables in routine situations
• Plans time, method, manner, and performance sequence of own work; occasionally assists in planning work assignments for others
• Completes moderately repetitive tasks
• Uses complex and noncomplex machines and equipment

Pay

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time