Accounting Clerk

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Accounting Clerk Department: 510 Administrative

Reports to: Controller Pay Type: Non-Exempt

About Us:

MP Equipment, a Middleby company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. We specialize in providing total line solutions-from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Job Summary:

To ensure timely completion of financial transactions for both payment of company bills and processing of customer payments received.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assemble, review and verify receipt packets from Inventory.
• Research and resolve receipt packet discrepancies or issues by corresponding with Inventory and/or purchasing and/or the vendor.
• Match complete accurate receipt packets to PO invoices.
• Flag and verify any unusual or questionable PO invoice items or prices.
• Research and resolve PO invoice discrepancies or issues by corresponding with Purchasing and/or the vendor.
• Flag and verify any unusual or questionable non-PO/Miscellaneous invoice items, prices, and GL codes.
• Enter invoices into ERP system.
• Gather necessary approvals for non-PO AP invoices prior to entering in system.
• E-mail ACH payment details to vendors.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• File and maintain AP invoices.
• Assist with the month end closing.
• Backup for Accounts Receivable.
• Provide supporting documentation for both internal and external audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of organization information.
• Performs other related duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment.
• Be committed, professional and able to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong data entry skills with basic knowledge of database concept.
• Proficient in data entry, computer, and MS Office skills.
• Must work well in a diverse and fast-paced environment while interacting with all levels of staff with a high degree of professionalism and positive demeanor.
• Demonstrates the initiative and ability to work independently.
• Must possess a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and complete tasks quickly and accurately by the deadline.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• 2 to 4 years of accounts payable/accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Previous work experience preferred.