Accounts Payable Specialist

Staff Accountant @ Top Tier-Leader in Palletizing Technology
About the Company:

Top Tier manufactures the safest, best-selling, most compact palletizing systems in North America. Through a joint venture with Aetna Group, the world leader in stretch wrapping and case packing, Top Tier is well positioned for strong growth over next few years. The combined entity is strategically expanding its product offering and growing market share in North America through offering a suite of machinery for end-of-line automation.

Job Summary:The Staff Accountant is a key position at Top Tier and is responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual accounting transactions and entries. The position ensures the accuracy and timeliness of accounting records which are the foundation for accurate financial reporting. This position works with the Controller to develop and maintain appropriate accounting controls and procedures, and independently creates and runs financial reports both recurring and ad hoc. The Staff Accountant is the primary resource person for Top Tier’s customers and vendors, and helps internal staff with information and reports as needed. The successful person must be skilled and experienced in accounting systems and processes, databases, data management, GAAP, be flexible, detail and quality oriented, motivated, resourceful, able to work with others cooperatively and productively. Delivering service and information in a pleasant, timely manner is important. This position carries its own set of responsibilities, but also works with the Controller and Cost Accountant on department projects and goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Post daily and periodic GL transactions
• Reconcile cash and other balance sheet accounts
• Serve as backup and overflow support for AR and AP posting
• Manage and support accounts receivable and the customer database; respond to general requests
• Post out of the ordinary AR and AP invoices and transactions
• Manage customer portals - payments, POs, invoicing, and compliance
• Collections; minimize past due AR customer accounts
• Manage, and support Top Tier’s AP vendors’ database; assist Purchasing Manager with vendor issues as needed; respond to general vendor requests
• Annual 1099 reporting and filing
• Assist with labor time tracking and reporting
• Assist with and serve as backup for bi-weekly payroll
• Assist with machines and JOBS: new orders set up, tracking, and invoicing
• Manage fixed assets database and software (Asset Keeper)
• Compose and deliver business correspondence in a professional timely fashion
• Calculate and file sales/use tax returns
• Assist with annual budgeting
• Provide deliverables for the annual financial review/audit
• Perform other duties and functions as required in the job classification and expected within the responsibility area
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skill, Qualifications, Experience:

• Accounting degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in full cycle accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Advance skills in Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, macros
• QuickBooks basic skills
• Familiarity with SAP a plus
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to function productively and professionally in a team-oriented environment
• Able to multitask, manage multiple priorities, and follow detailed instructions
• Good English language spelling and grammar

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally throughout the week.
• Move within office and manufacturing environments without assistance or restriction.
• Sit for extended periods up to 9 hours per day.
• Bend, stoop, lean, twist, squat regularly; unrestricted and full range of upper and lower body movements
• Manual dexterity to continuously keyboard, and to grasp, move, and lift products and objects.
• Visual acuity for continuous computer work.
• Write by hand.
• Communicate by speech and hearing continuously. Communicate in person without difficulty.

Top Tier offers competitive pay and great employee benefits: 8 PAID Holidays, vacation & sick pay, health, dental, RX and vision plan for full time employees; 100% matched up to 4% Safe Harbor 401k plan.

Please Note: Top Tier has a zero tolerance policy against drugs or alcohol in the workplace. Marijuana remains illegal under the federal policy and therefore is prohibited.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $33.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your level of Microsoft Excel?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $34