What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at Compass Systems and Sales, LLC?
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Company Description
Compass Systems is a world leader in providing highly engineered pneumatic and mechanical material handling systems that provide segregation capabilities for the various alloys of aluminum scrap produced by the automobile industry, in the high-volume automotive OEM and Tier #1 and #2 supplier production environments.
With a solid track record of success and a “True Turn-Key” solutions driven approach, Compass Systems has expanded its reach within its automotive customers and the general industrial markets (pulp and paper, converting, agriculture, etc.) to include state-of-the-art related systems and processes (i.e. Hinged Belt Conveyors, End of Line Conveyors, Integrated Dust Collection Systems).
We offer a work-place environment that rewards commitment, talent and the drive for excellence.
Job description
The accounting clerk will perform a variety of tasks primarily in Accounts Payable but will also provide support throughout the Accounting Department and Company.
As an Accounting Clerk, you will be responsible for:
- Accounts Payable
- Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Enter, match and code several hundred invoices per month.
- Prepare manual and electronic payment runs
- Set up and maintain vendor records
- Troubleshoot and resolve matching or price discrepancies
- Engage Purchasing and Receiving departments to resolve issues
- Call vendors for clarification of invoicing
- Escalate issues to the Accounting Manager in a timely manner
- Respond to all vendor inquiries
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately
- General
- Prepare miscellaneous tax filings (IFTA, Sales & Use)
- Assist in maintaining/tracking certificates of insurance, tax exemption certificates, necessary state registrations, licensures, etc.
- Assist with filing and organization of the Accounting Department
- Cover the company phone system and receptionist duties as part of a rotation
- Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounting Department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job will have no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This job will have no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Communication /Collaboration
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to both work independently and also co-ordinate with other team members
- Integrity/Ethics –
- Deal with others in a straightforward and honest manner
- Be accountable for actions
- Operate with a certain sense of urgency.
- Maintain a strong work ethic
- Technical
- Strong computer skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Knowledgeable regarding web research
- Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
- Education/Experience
- High school diploma required. Some college preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Accounts Payable is preferred but not required
WHY A CAREER WITH COMPASS?
Growing organization
Cutting edge technology
Collaborative work environment
9/80 Work schedule (every other Friday off!)
Growing organization
Cutting edge technology
Collaborative work environment
9/80 Work schedule (every other Friday off!)
