Staff A/P Accountant
Company: Corrugated Supplies Co. (CSC), America’s largest independent sheet feeder, is a manufacturer and distributor of corrugated sheets. For more than 60 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing point of purchase (POP) display and box makers with innovation that spawns choice and value for its diverse customer needs. Located near Midway Airport - Chicago, CSC offers a collegial atmosphere with excellent pay and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401k.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
CSC is seeking a highly professional and motivated Accountant to be responsible for the account payable and vendor reconciliations. This person will assist with special projects as assigned by the corporate team. This is a great opportunity with high growth potential reporting to the Account Manager.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for daily booking of the account payable invoices.
- Responsible for the vendor reconciliations in a timely manner.
- Weekly update of the payment estimation for the cash flow.
- Participates in month-end and year-end closing for assigned areas.
- Helps support Account Payables through partnering and supporting timely investigation of reconciling items.
- Performs various general accounting activities, including but not limited to journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.
- Helps guide financial decisions by participating in establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Assist with the request from the external auditors.
- Proactively manage special projects.
- Customer reference
- Participate in physical inventory when needed.
- Other related responsibilities as determined from time to time by management.
The annualized good faith base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $72,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable certifications, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Authorized to work in the US. Four-year finance &/or accounting degree and minimum seven years’ progressive experience in manufacturing environment. Keen business acumen. Trustworthy. Excellent communications / presentation skills. AA/EOE.
Required experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- At least 3 years of general accounting experience in a manufacture industry.
- Proven ability to articulate accounting concepts.
- Experience with an ERP system – Preferably Acumatica or similar.
- Strong computer skills including advanced EXCEL and ACCESS
- Strong written, verbal and analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in driving process improvement
Physical Demands & Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods
- Ability to endure visual exertion due to prolonged periods working with computers
- Ability to reach vertically and horizontally with hands and arms
- Possess required visual abilities close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Travel to customers or plants around the country as needed
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Workspace is climate controlled
- Exposure to a normal office work environment
- Rare exposure to the manufacturing area
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEOC: CSC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.