Steel Service Center

Order Entry & Accounting Specialist

Manufacturing company with office in the west suburbs of Chicago seeks an outstanding Order Entry & Accounting Specialist. Candidates with at least 5 years of professional office experience will be considered. Ideal candidate will have work experience demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and strong math and critical thinking skills, preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Order Entry & Accounting Specialist will be responsible for inventory data entry, inventory management, accounts receivable support and special projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Enter data about incoming steel master coils into inventory database
• Enter production tags into proprietary software system for billing purposes and to update inventory
• Check source documents for accuracy prior to entry; sort information to establish priorities
• Provide general support to office manager and accounting function
• Reconcile inventory receipts to supplier invoice to approve for payment
• Communicate with colleagues to resolve discrepancies between inventory receipt and purchase order
• Communicate with receiving to resolve inventory discrepancies
• Prepare supplier debit memos and submit to accounting
• Update inventory specifications and pricing when needed
• Track inventory receipts delivered to outside warehouses. Enter data into inventory database.
• Track and file all documents

Required Skills:

• Develop high level of proficiency with company’s proprietary software over time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software
• High level of aptitude with basic math, logic and problem solving
• Rigorous approach to double checking work; superior attention to detail
• Able to establish priorities and meet deadlines across multiple projects while keeping supervisors appraised of progress on all fronts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of personal organization

Benefits package includes:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical insurance with generous employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Vision and dental reimbursement program, short-term disability and life insurance

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume. No phone calls please.