What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Zund America?
Zund America Inc., located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is the US Headquarters of Zund Systemtechnik AG in Altstätten, Switzerland. Our cutting and routing tables enhance the production capabilities of our customers worldwide. Our cutting-edge software solutions and integration technologies allow us to push the limits of what is possible.
Zund employees are engaged, passionate and actively contribute on all levels. Our culture allows all employees to develop new skills and grow their careers.
Interested? Apply now and find out how you can be a contributing factor in our customer's success!
Summary/Objective
The main responsibilities of the Staff Accountant will include proper reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts - ensuring the activities incurred are coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts. The Staff Accountant will hold a versatile role. They will learn and gain working knowledge of most accounting functions within our department. This includes but is not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, Expense Reporting, Sales and Use Tax Reporting and other various related activities. There will be light to medium collection efforts activities as well. This role will assist and backup the Cash Application and Collections Specialist.
What you would do:
- Timely and accurate general ledger account reconciliations
- Perform research on sales and use tax laws and rules by state.
- Coordinate the setup of new customers in the ERP system and Avalara ECM system.
- Make some collection efforts via email or phone using a courteous and professional manner.
- Measure accounts receivable aging balances and identify accounts which may be uncollectible.
- Identify root cause of customer delinquency. Generate effective solutions for client and customer.
- Ensure all customer contact information is correct
- Collaborate with Zund Sales Reps regarding various collection efforts.
- Make accurate notations in B7 and Sales Force on status of collection and/or payment efforts.
- Assert an enthusiastic and positive attitude with the team and be willing to assist when needed.
What we require from you:
- 2-5 years of prior experience in accounting and/or tax role
- Microsoft Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
- Professional written and verbal communication skills including telephone demeanor.
- Problem solving skills, self-motivated and team oriented.
- Accurate and detail oriented
- Dependable, follows directions and maintains confidentiality.
- Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and reporting
- Competency in sales and use tax knowledge. Avalara experience a plus.
Besides the fantastic state of the art facility and career growth we also offer an excellent Benefit Program that among others includes Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, Life Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance and a Retirement Plan (401K).
Zund America, Inc. is an EEO employer.
