Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

The Howard Company

  • Brookfield, Wisconsin
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist Position Summary The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company pays vendors in a timely manner and receives payment for goods and services offered to customers. Identify past-due customer accounts, draft correspondence or call customers regarding past-due accounts in effort to get payment and maintain collection files.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBrookfield, Wisconsin
    Websitehttps://www.howardcompany.com

    Description

    Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
     
    Position Summary
     
    The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist will assist in ensuring that the company pays vendors in a timely manner and receives payment for goods and services offered to customers.  This position needs a team player - someone who is not only exceptional at multi-tasking but also thrives on troubleshooting and owning processes.
     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Voucher vendor invoices
    • Create payments to vendors
    • Add new vendors
    • Process install invoices and install order lines
    • Year end 1099 processing
    • Maintain vendor COI and W-9 documents
    • Manage company credit cards and petty cash
    • Monitor the payable inbox.
    • Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
    • Deposit checks via check scanner.
    • Create reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
    • Identify past-due customer accounts, draft correspondence or call customers regarding past-due accounts in effort to get payment and maintain collection files.
    • Research any customer invoice discrepancies with help from accounting staff and customer service.
    • Collaborate with Director of Finance to review accounts receivable aging on a periodic basis.
    • Collect and distribute mail daily.
    • Willing to be a backup for other accounting duties as necessary.
    • Abide by all Howard Company rules and regulations as noted in the Employee Handbook.
    • Other duties as assigned.
     
    Requirements
    • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting preferred.
    • 2 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
    • High level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
    • Strong math, typing, and computer skills, especially with accounting software and MS excel.
    • Ability to communicate internally and with customers and vendors via phone, email and in person.
    • Excellent research, problem-solving, and time management skills.
    • Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, scanner and copier.
    • Syteline experience is a plus.
    • Able to work independently but also within a team.
     
    Physical Requirements
    • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
    • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
    • Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
    • Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
    • Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
    • Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.

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