Essential Job Functions: 

• Monitor credit mailbox daily; handle inquires or forward as appropriate.
• Responsible for Daily Cash Application (Lockbox, ACH & Wires).
• Process chargebacks for shortages, and prepare appropriate documentation for submission to the customer.
• Confirm credit has all required documentation related to customer payment terms (Salesforce.com).
• Coordinate and process accounts payable invoices for designated companies.
• Respond and follow-up with vendors/suppliers on payment inquiries, charge-backs, missing invoices, research and reconciliation of accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile the vendor/supplier database, and ensure files and documentation are current.
• Perform month-end closing and balancing of accounts payable including inventory and expense accruals.
• Make credit card payments for approved supplier invoices. Entry payments into ERP and validate payment between ERP and statement.
• Process customs and duties from ACH monthly.
• Reconcile and maintain prepaid insurance and maintenance contracts; issue and record all journal entries.
• Process sales commissions.
• Review and Report monthly expense trends for any large variances.
• Serve as backup in reviewing and releasing orders on hold for shipping.
• Provide collections support as needed.
• Reconcile accounts and perform Inter-company duties; gaining between Group accounts, reconciliations of Group Receivables and Payables accounts, process journal entry adjustments for FX, preparations for payment files, and confirmation letters.
• Reconcile inventory in transit against accruals.

Other duties may be assigned or required for the performance of this position.

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Associates Degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years’ general accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.

• Self-starter and able to work both independently to complete tasks with minimal supervision, and able to accept direction on given assignments.

• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills, and ability to meet set deadlines.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite applications; including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; Advanced working knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce.com a plus.