Benefits :
- Monthly Bonus
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Company Summary : Metal distribution and fabrication company in Channahon, IL. Fortune 500 subsidiary, small office setting with a supportive team environment.
Job Summary : Experienced accounting professional will perform a variety of general accounting and office administrative tasks. Must possess an understanding of accounting principles and general bookkeeping using the general ledger. Sales Tax experience highly desired. This position will report to the Controller with a dotted line to the President. Will be responsible for the AR function from start to finish along with a variety of other peripheral activities. Pay range is $75,000 + annually, commensurate with experience with a recurring monthly bonus.
Job Responsibilities
Record daily financial transactions surrounding cash receipts and deposits, including processing credit card payments and posting payments to customer accounts.Run all credit reports and credit reference checks for customers requesting credit. This will include assisting in the maintenance of all customer credit files and reviews.Prepare documents and make accounts receivable inquiries to customers with past due balances.Generate and send customer invoices. Verify the accuracy of customer invoices and other accounting records using detailed reconciliation skills.Prepare monthly customer statements.Assist with a variety of month-end and year-end closing procedures.Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts.Record all sales tax movements between multiple states throughout the month and make any necessary adjustments according to correspondence with customers. Reconcile all sales tax accounts across multiple states, file sales tax returns and assist in preparing sales tax reconciliations.Assist in answering incoming phone calls and transfer calls to the appropriate personnel.Greet and assist customers at Will-Call for order pick-ups, payments and any additional inquiries.While not a daily activity, will be responsible to be the back–up for all Accounts Payable activities including, but not limited to : entering AP invoices into the ERP system, preparing invoices to be paid, cutting checks and creating ACH payments.Ensure compliance with company policies and account standards.Update and maintain daily and monthly accounting / financial records.Create financial reports from company databases.Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.Job Requirements :
Must have at least 5 years of related work experience. Accounting degree a plus.Necessary to possess the ability to perform calculations quickly and preciselyMust have a detailed understanding of accounting procedures and practicesProficient level of computer skills including Ms Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookWilling to assist in all areas of the business to contribute to the general success of the entire teamMust have excellent communication and organizational skillsAnalytical and problem resolution skills a must