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AP/AR Accountant
Ingersoll Cutting Tools Company is proud to be part of the IMC Group of Companies with 150 subsidiaries in 60 countries. Our US operations are housed on our state-of-the-art manufacturing and marketing campus in Rockford, Illinois. We are currently accepting applications for an AP/AR Accountant.
Job Summary:
Supports the day-to-day operational activities of an organization''s accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. This role ensures accurate processing of invoices, timely collections and payments, account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. The position also supports month-end close activities.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Accounts Payable (AP):
- Review, code, and process high-volume vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure invoices are correctly coded and classified to the appropriate expense accounts, cost centers, and projects in accordance with accounting/company policies and GAAP
- Perform invoice matching (3-way) and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
- Manage vendor setup, maintain vendor master data, and respond to supplier inquiries
- Prepare and process payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) and ensure proper approvals
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
Accounts Receivable (AR):
- Generate and post customer invoices and credit memos
- Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and investigate payment variances
- Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and support collections activities
- Communicate with customers regarding billing issues and payment status
- Ensure accurate revenue-related postings and documentation
General Accounting & Reporting:
- Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare reports related to payables, receivables, and cash flow
- Identify process improvements and support implementation of system or workflow enhancements
Skills/Qualifications:
- Requires a high school diploma with minimum 5 years relevant accounting experience OR associate's degree in accounting with minimum 3 years relevant work experience.
- Preferred candidate will have 5 or more years progressive experience, ideally from within a manufacturing environment, performing accounting roles similar to the posted primary responsibilities of this position
- Experience working cross-functionally, including production and marketing departments
- Ability to accurately prepare timely reports. Monthly closing process with strict deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office programs
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work both independently as well as with others in a team environment. Candidates should be highly organized, possess a good work ethic, be safety conscious, and self-motivated with a proven capacity to multi-task. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, strong attention to detail and a professional demeanor, with the ability to keep a cool head in stressful situations is desired.
All Candidates must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the USA
The salary range for this position is $55-60K.
This is an on-site, full-time position that may require intermittent extended hours during month-end or audit periods based on workflow demands.
If you believe you have what it takes to join our impressive team, we would love to connect with you! Please e-mail your resume with a brief cover letter highlighting your unique qualifications and salary history to careers@ingersoll-imc.com.
For more information about us visit us at www.ingersoll-imc.com or our Facebook Page
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Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc
Located in Rockford, “The Forest City” sits in the rolling hills of Northern Illinois just outside Chicago. Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc. is a growing company supplying the world’s metalworking industries with cutting-edge machine tools and services for aerospace, marine, mass transportation, defense and energy systems.
Mission: Provide our Customers with reliable, sustainable and valuable Manufacturing Solutions; Nurture a creative environment for the development of rewarding careers for our employees; Contribute to our community by sustaining and advancing the Manufacturing Culture.
Vision: Ingersoll Machine Tools is committed to:
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Customer satisfaction
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Promoting a Supply Chain Management Strategy
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Value in all that we do
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A lean, flexible, and scale-able organization
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Waste elimination
Employee recognition and development
Ingersoll is a global leader in the development of advanced machine tools for the world's aerospace, transportation, energy, and other heavy industries.
We manufacture the largest metal removal, automated composite placement, and 3D printing machines in the world.
Our Employees:
• Are training NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing Corporation, Northrop Grumman, General Electric, and many other technology leaders
• Are innovating machining processes of components for the new generation of commercial airplanes, fighter jets, communication satellites, jet engines, power generation, and beyond
• Are making the American Industry more competitive and ready for the new challenges of a global economy
100 to 499 employees
Parking, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Military Leave