at Aston Carter in Mchenry, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Accounting Specialist
McHenry, IL
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedule
Description:
Responsible for accounting related tasks for company. This position is responsible for the daily process of accounts payable and accounts receivable activity while providing exceptional customer service to vendors, customers, and internal departments. Related support projects as needed.
Role is split between accounts payable and receivables
Majority AP within the role
3 way match
processing (ACH)
process over 100 vouchers per month
2 million + in receivables
adding new vendors (not often 4-5 overall)
W9-1099 2 per month
IQMS ERP
Reconciliations (AP/AR)
AR responsibilities
Collections
lockbox banking needs
research deductions
processing credits
D&B and credit reports
handle deposits (15 per month)
bank reconciliations
pricing discrepancy research
Overall Accounting:
special projects (inventory or working with plant)
Conversations with vendors on both the AP/AR side
Standard Cost analysis
Supports and controls efficiency in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Develop, plan, and evaluate related policies and procedures.
Process accounts payable receipts and vouchers in ERP system.
Review purchase price variances and assign GL codes.
Research discrepancies. Request credits, reconcile statements, and respond to inquiries.
Approve and issue payments to vendors. Upload files to the bank.
Process fund receipts from customers.
Research and issue credits for returned goods or other discrepancies.
Issue customer statements and escalate collections when needed.
Request vendor and customer accounting related documents and maintain files.
Audit, analyze data, prepare reports, and recommend solutions
Assist in special projects as requested by the Controller.
Skills:
General ledger, Purchase order, V-lookups, ERP system, Accounting, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Reconciliation, Invoicing, Microsoft excel
Top Skills Details:
General ledger, Purchase order, V-lookups, ERP system
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Associates Degree
Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable or accounts receivable experience
Microsoft Suite
Excel (pivot, v-look ups, x-look ups, formulas)
ERP Experience
Nice to have:
IQMS (ERP)
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.
Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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