Accounting Specialist: Archway Sales

SUMMARY

Manage establishing credit for Company's customers and assist Controller in a general accounting capacity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Credit:

Establish customer credit limits based on Company's policies.

Confers with representatives of credit associations and other businesses to gather credit information on existing / potential customers and determine business climate and trends.

Directly contacts delinquent accounts to resolve payment schedule or terms.

General Accounting:

Assist in compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to the general ledger.

Assist in compilation and reconciliation of general ledger accounts for both months and year-end.

Assist in analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.

Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.

Property, Plant & Equipment:

Records description, value, location, and other pertinent information of each item.

Conducts periodic physical inventories to keep records current.

Examines records to determine that acquisition, sale, retirement, and other entries have been made.

Prepares statements reflecting monthly depreciated values.

Other Duties:

Reviews monthly vendor commission revenue to ensure commissions are paid correctly and received in a timely manner.

Performs a detailed monthly review of Company freight expense, including the following:

· Reconciling actual freight expense to the general ledger.

· Preparing journal entries to record actual freight expense.

Performs a detailed monthly review of rebates submitted to vendors vs. those paid, investigating any differences.

Performs quarterly review and reconciliation of inventory on hand against reporting from third party warehouses including performing physical inventory counts, as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four year College or university.

Two to five years related experience.

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

Comprehensive understanding of basic accounting functions

Comprehensive understanding of the credit, collection and billing functions

Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn various other software programs

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Detail oriented and conscientious

Strong work ethic