Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for supporting several areas, including but not limited to, Accounting, Sales and Information Technology depending on the tasks or projects assigned. Work assignments may include duties for Pelco, Novax, PedSafety, Component Products, Trafficalm, and/or any future company acquisitions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Perform and manage the Accounts Payable process for Component Products, PedSafety, TraffiCalm and Novax Research issues within the AP process related to 3-way matching and inventory discrepancies or any other AP duties, including communicating with vendors and/or the procurement team to resolve issues. Vendor bill payment via Checks and ACH Perform and manage the Accounts Receivable process for Component Products, PedSafety, TraffiCalm and Novax Research issues within the AR process, including the management of customer aging reports, reconciling amounts received to the bank account, ensuring amounts received are applied to invoices correctly, etc. Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality at assigned work location. Aid accounting staff at all companies and/or any other company acquisition as necessary Special projects as needed. Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential. Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing miscellaneous tasks as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions to perform the essential functions, unless the accommodation will cause an undue hardship. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Ability to work individually or as part of a team Time Management Skills, ability to meet deadlines Above average technical capacity (Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Office) Ethical Conduct Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Attention to detail and accuracy Confidentiality Customer Service Orientation Knowledge and application of federal/state laws/regulations, internal controls and basic accounting principles Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience preferably in manufacturing/production environment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Ability to organize work assignments and multi-task. Above average computer skills (Microsoft Office) are necessary. Proficient in Excel Spreadsheets. Must be a good communicator (written and verbal) and able to speak, read, write and understand the English language. Preferred: Previous experience in manufacturing/production Oracle NetSuite experience Accounting Degree 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable state and federal law. The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally. Personal Protective Equipment is required in production areas and may include, but is not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed-toe shoes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. General office environment that is climate controlled. May be required to visit production area occasionally and may be exposed to airborne contaminants, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Production area is not climate-controlled. The noise level may exceed permissible exposure limit and hearing protection may be required. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time. Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Monday through Friday with every other Friday off) OR Monday Friday 8-hour work days. Work schedule hours to be determined. May require overtime based on business needs. No travel is expected for this position.