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Accounting Operations Associate
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,171 / year median in Tennessee
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Duties / Responsibilities
- Process customer invoicing, credit returns, RMAs, and drop shipments.
- Generate and distribute daily sales and monthly billing reports/statements.
- Perform rebilling as needed for customers or management.
- Review and process customer credit applications; maintain tax certificates and waivers.
- Monitor aged receivables, send past-due notices, and contact customers to collect payment.
- Process customer payments via check, credit card, ACH, and wire transfer.
- Evaluate and maintain customer account terms and conditions.
- Respond to customer and vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
- Enter vendor bills into the accounting system and ensure accurate GL coding.
- Route invoices for approval, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain vendor files.
- Reconcile vendor statements with A/P records; prepare weekly disbursement reports.
- Initiate and record online/ACH bill payments; process and distribute A/P checks.
- Upload positive pay files to the bank site.
- Reconcile intercompany balances and credit card transactions.
- Assist with bank reconciliations and other financial reporting tasks.
- Provide backup support across AR and AP functions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management. Skills & Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience (preferred).
- 2-4 years of general accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customers, vendors, and management.
- Intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with SAGE 300 or GlobalShop (preferred).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Quick adaptability to new systems, processes, and procedures.
- Positive and professional attitude.