Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
H & P Technologies, Inc. is a fast-growing industrial distributor and service company based in Warren, Michigan. We are searching for an Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist to join our team.
As an Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist, you will work closely with the division Controller to learn all the accounting department job functions. Responsibilities include performing A/R, A/P, invoicing, and general accounting for the division. Additionally, you will assist with other projects as determined by the Controller and division President.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee receivable collections. Apply collections, follow up on past due accounts and short payments, resolve any billing discrepancies, apply credits.
- Forward any collection issues (including NSF checks) to the Controller and/or President.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Take credit card payment by phone, process the transaction, and post to the appropriate account after approval.
- Perform reconciliation of the monthly credit card statement.
- Enter payables into our computer system after first verifying them for accuracy.
- Resolve any A/P or A/R discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Process weekly and monthly payments to our suppliers.
- Post journal entries and assist with the maintenance of the general ledger.
- Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial statements and performance reports.
- Assist with tax compliance filings (sales tax, use tax, and property tax returns).
Background & Experience
- Associates degree in accounting, or actively working toward a degree preferred.
- Relevant accounting internship or work experience preferred.
- Strong math aptitude, analytical skills and attention to detail are necessary.
- Willingness to learn, be coached, and collaborate in a friendly, team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent data-entry skills - must possess both speed and accuracy.
Critical Competencies
- Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.
- Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback.
- Customer Focus: Understanding and meeting the needs of customers and addressing the interests and concerns of all organization stakeholders.
- Professionalism: Dealing directly and forthrightly with people and problems, persisting to get the job done.
Join the H & P Team
We are a growing and financially sound organization that provides interesting and challenging work to our team members, a family-like atmosphere, and value-added solutions to our customers.
Employees are offered competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental and life insurance; 401(k) with partial company match; profit-sharing plan; auto allowance; mobile phone allowance; and tuition reimbursement program.
H & P is an equal opportunity employer. At H & P, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.