AP | Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk | AP - Accounting Clerk - Bartlett, IL Hybrid with Pro-Employee Benefits

Summary

The AP-Accounting Clerk is responsible for the general booking to accurately maintaining company records. The ideal person for this role is driven, analytical, ethical and collaborative. A successful candidate will combine technical accounting knowledge with the ability to identify opportunities to improve profitability and to continually deliver process improvements.

You will be in a unique and exciting position to further develop our processes and policies to help with our continuous improvements while participating in a forward-thinking culture team.

Reason why role exists

Your purpose is to ensure that the financial presentation is being executed faithfully and accurately. You will be preparing the month end reporting and be involved in annual financial audits. Managing and recording our assets, create reports for cost accounting purposes is a crucial part of the monthly tasks you will have to complete.

Areas in which you must produce results

Your primary responsibilities are:

1. Posting accounts payable invoices and prepare payments in a timely manner

2. Monthly reporting of financial statements

3. Cost accounting

4. Ensure that following up and prioritizing is done consistently

Areas in which you must exercise control

You must ensure that:

1. Bookkeeping – accurate recording journal entries (ie. accruals)

2. Accurate reconciliations for all balance sheet and bank accounts

3. Vendor payments are done meeting deadlines

4. Manage fixed assets

5. Prepare and support annual financial audits

6. Process travel expenses through Concur

7. Create new reports

8. Report sales to various US states

9. Filing of invoices and other documents

10. Pay taxes

11. Correspond with bank (ie. re. debit filters / blocks)

12. Administrative and contract management duties

13. Other duties may be assigned

Metrics

Key performance indicator:

• On time completion of month end financial reporting

• On time vendor payments / Discount utilization rate

Primary responsibilities

You are the main point of contact for accounting related questions. You will work with management and provide adequate reporting in a timely fashion.

The greater proportion of your time will be spent:

1. Posting accounts payable invoices

2. Prepare payments

3. Preparing month and year end financials

4. Working with vendors in case of invoices disputes

Requirements

1. 2 years minimum of current Public Accounting Experience

2. BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance | Associates with a minimum of 4 years experience

3. Proficiency with MS Office & Excel, and working knowledge of QuickBooks or Peachtree, SAGE

4. Candidates with SAP knowledge are preferred

5. Strong technical knowledge and skills

6. Strong problem-solving capabilities

7. Ability to multi-task, focus and manage multiple projects simultaneously

8. Must be able to apply accounting principles and ethical standards at work

Benefits

1. 401(k)

2. 401(k) match up to 4%

3. 2 Dental Insurance Plans

4. 3 different Medical Insurance Plans (PPO, HD)

5. Vision Insurance

6. Health Savings Account and FSA

7. Life Insurance (paid)

8. STD and LTD Insurance (paid)

9. Paid Time Off

10. 11 Holidays which include hire date, birthday and flexible holiday paid off (Float)

11. Once per month early Friday eave (3 hrs)

12. Hybrid Work 6 months after hire date

Qualifications

Job Title: Accounting Clerk

Location (City, State, Zip Code): Bartlett IL 60103

Employee Type: Full Time

Industry: Industrial Power Transmission

Education: Associates or Bachelor a Must or higher

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Experience: 2 Years minimum in the same field

Schedule 8-hour shift – Monday to Friday

Annual Salary: $52,000 -$65,000 Depending On Experience

Reports to: Senior Accountant

Physical Demands

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OPTIBELT Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military, or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/D