Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Billing, Cargo/Freight, Cash Applications, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Quality, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, General Ledger Accounting, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, SAP, Secondary School, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Starting Rate: $22/hour, offer dependent upon experience.
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
AP DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, open, date stamp and distribute Accounting Department mail.
- Match AP invoices to receiving documentation.
- Assist in the data entry of AP invoices into ERP A/P system.
- Responsible for applying wire payments into ERP A/P system.
- Research discrepancies between Invoices and Purchase orders
- Responsible for Accounts Payable monthly close process including accruals through reconciliation
- Ensure data entry accuracy
- Maintain, organize and update A/P files.
- Prepare accounts payable checks for distribution including matching and mailing.
- Perform other duties as required or requested.
AR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Batch incoming check payments in preparation for deposit
- Act as back up for maintain the AR email in box
- Print customer payment advices
- File emails in customer sub folders
- Wire and Check cash application into ERP A/R system
- Investigate short payments
- Issue credits for shortages or price issues
- Release Credit Holds
- Freight tracking
- Perform other duties as required or requested
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
· None
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Education required, Associates Degree preferred
- 2-5 years of AR/AP experience preferred
- SAP experience a plus
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, as well as interpersonal skills.
· Must have the ability to analyze accounting related data.
· Experience with General Ledger Accounting is a plus.
· Must possess interpersonal skills.
· Must have the ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP software.
· Problem solving skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work environment consists of office setting.
- Exposure to quiet to moderate noise levels up to 2/3 of the time.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off & Sick Time
- 401K plan with 4% company match