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Staff Accountant

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill, Armada, MI, United States


Job Summary
The A/P Specialist/Staff Accountant is responsible for managing invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, journal entries and month-end/year-end accounting support. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining financial records and assisting with month end close, as well as other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounts payable and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities and Duties
General and Administrative

Communicate effectively with Controller to guarantee that financial objectives are met.

Follow systems and procedures outlined in the company manuals.

Participate as a key team player by supporting operations as needed.

Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to, filing (both paper and electronic), scanning, and copying.

Accounting

Manage all aspects of accounts payable in a timely, professional, and discreet manner.

Invoice matching, accruals, vendor management and financial controls.

Tax documentation and reporting requirements such as 1099's and vendor tax forms.

Perform reconciliations as needed.

Perform intercompany journal entries and reconcile intercompany accounts.

Complete the annual filing of the unclaimed property report.

Requirements

Required: High school diploma or equivalent, with higher education preferred

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred

5 years of accounts payable experience

Experience with multi-subsidiary/intercompany transactions preferred.

Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision and good follow-through

Ability to perform routine business math calculations

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and tables

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

NetSuite experience is preferred but not required

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrate and maintain high attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage competing demands and deadlines efficiently

Maintain a neat and professional appearance

Energetic team player

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and integrity are a must

Additional Duties
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisors.

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