LEX PRODUCTS : Staff Accountant Summary:Our Company is engaged in manufacturing of power distribution and control systems for the entertainment industrial and military industries. This is a unique opportunity to be involved with a made in the USA manufacturing company. The Staff Accountant will play an integral role assisting the Treasurer and Sr. Staff Accountant . They will also be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for the undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate efficient and timely manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform these key responsibilities to include but not limited to: - Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Perform day to day financial transactions including verifying classifying & recording accounts payable data
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify and investigate discrepancies if any by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
- Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
- Understand expense accounts and cost centers
- Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9 sales tax etc.)
- Manage the A/P inbox by creating purchase orders and miscellaneous invoices
- Manage paper flow of the ach/check run by documenting and scanning and saving all back up.
- Post general journal entries
- Complete various account reconciliations: researching and investigating discrepancies as needed
- Post reconcile and coordinate intercompany transactions with other company divisions
- Support audit requests
- Assist in accounting projects and IT initiatives as assigned to accomplish department/company objectives
- Posting AP invoices
- Applying Payments and processing deposits
- Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required but do not constitute the complete list of everything that may help one be successful in this role. - Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
- Bachelors degree in accounting required/Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience preferred
- Hands-on experience working with a general ledger
- Must have basic experience with Microsoft Excel intermediate preferred
- Solid Understanding of basis bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
- Proven ability to calculate post and mange accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience with Spreadsheets and proprietary software
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Desired Characteristics: - Strong verbal interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- A team player
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadline
Lex is a Federal Contractor EOE/AA /Vets/Disabled Employer Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities who can perform the positions essential job functions.
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Staff IC