Accounting Specialist
Accounting Specialist
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Opened: 6/27/2025 Closed: When filled
MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable provide repeatable results and are extremely accurate.
MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products power generation mining pharmaceuticals steel plastics paper chemicals building materials and even wastewater treatment.
We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical Dental and Vision Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts LegalShield/IDShield 401k Plan paid time for Sick Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.
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THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability please contact Human Resources at or to let us know the nature of your request.
SUMMARY
The Accounting Specialist supports accurate financial reporting by performing reconciliations resolving discrepancies and maintaining data integrity across the accounting cycle. This role balances transactional responsibilities with analytical tasks supports compliance and internal controls and collaborates cross-functionally to drive process improvements and special projects.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of accounting principles practices and standards.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- High ethical conduct.
ESESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform accurate and timely general ledger reconciliations and month-end close activities with minimal oversight.
- Analyze data to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies duplicate entries or irregular transactions across payables receivables and general ledger.
- Ensure integrity of financial data within ERP and reporting systems.
- Develop monitor and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance support performance of support staff and maintain audit readiness.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. sales operations procurement) to trace resolve and prevent data inconsistencies.
- Take full ownership of delegated tasks and integrate special projects including continuous improvement initiatives into the daily workload without compromising core responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an ability to perform multi-state tax requirements (e.g. sales & use tax 1099 reporting)
- Clearly communicate disbursement updates collection issues and related customer and vendor information to relevant stakeholders.
- Compiles and enters data for invoicing including commission and sales tax information.
- Verifies and posts details of business transactions such as funds received and disbursed and totals accounts.
- Confers with customers/vendors by telephone concerning accounts open receivables payables and associated problems
- Coordinates with internal and external resources to perform department responsibilities and achieve departmental goals.
- Follows all safety and environmental standards.
- Ability to function in workplace of dignity and respect for all.
- Ability to function as a team member and to get along with others.
- Ability to honor EEO guidelines and principles.
- Ability to report for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
- Supporting and sustaining a positive work environment that fosters team performance through own work and behavior
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to rectify and communicate any issue to managers supervisors safety or environmental managers as appropriate.
- Follow all safe work practices watch out for fellow workers and ensure the work area remains compliant regarding hazardous waste non-hazardous waste and universal waste.
- The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility vendors or customers facilities:
- Company approved safety glasses or goggles.
- Company approved steel or ESD toe shoes when working outside the safety aisles.
- Appropriate hand protection clothing and ear protection in designated areas.
- Other safety equipment as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Bachelors Degree or equivalent and a minimum of two years related experience may substitute experience in lieu of Degree.
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS - General computer skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
EQUIPMENT - Ten key calculator adding machine.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS - No special certificates licenses or registrations are required to fulfill the duties of this position.
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 (67-100%) required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls.
- The employee frequently (34-66%) is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally (1-33%) lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception and the 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
