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 of customer portal and reconcile accounts o Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues 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 May 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