Accounting Assistant at Estwing Manufacturing Company Inc

Rockford, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Reconciliations, Year-End Audit Support, External Reporting, Credit Approval, Collection Calls, Invoice Processing, Commission Reports, Bank Deposit Preparation, Compliance, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Description To perform daily accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, assists Senior Accountant and VP of Finance with financial reconciliations and year-end audit; and responsible for various external reporting and other projects as assigned. Essential Functions: Processes, balances and posts daily cash receipt information to the AR files. Reviews open invoice payment status and follows up with customers through collection calls or correspondence as appropriate. Reviews status of accounts receivable balances with the VP of Finance on a regular basis. Collects credit information on new accounts and approves credit with given parameters. Reviews questionable accounts with VP of Finance. Files and follows up on bankruptcy and/or collection claims. Resolves discrepancies. Matches purchase orders, invoices and receiving documents. Maintain organized and up-to date account payable files. Calculates and reviews commission reports and send to Accounts Payable for payment. Approves all Visa and Mastercard transactions and completes transmission of deposit weekly and prepares weekly bank deposit. Support audits by providing required documentation. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred) 1+ year of accounts payable or general accounting experience Technical: Basic understanding of accounting principles Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organizational skills and time management skills Ability to handle confidential information Proficient in Microsoft Excel, other MS applications and Adobe Physical: Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and use arms/hands to reach, finger, handle or feel, talk and hear for 8 hours or more per day and includes reading, filing and typing/keyboarding. Must be able to occasionally lift/or move up to 10 pounds. Must have close vision and the ability to adjust focus to work. Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Mental: Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret written documents. Must be able to perform mathematical skills such as: addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; and ability to compute discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Must have ability to deal with problems involving multiple abstract and concrete variables in varying situations. Must be able to handle information of a confidential nature. Requires good telephone etiquette and pleasant disposition when dealing with customers. BEHAVIORAL SKILLS Adaptability Attention to Detail Customer Service Orientation Integrity Judgment (Problem Solution) Teamwork/Cooperation Work Standards

Responsibilities

This role involves performing daily accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, assisting senior staff with financial reconciliations, and managing various external reporting tasks. Key duties include processing cash receipts, following up on collections, matching purchase orders and invoices, and preparing bank deposits weekly.