ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

This role is in Ironwood, Michigan

WHO WE ARE:

Ironwood Plastics is a subsidiary of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, that prides itself on Leadership Through Innovation®. Founded in 1979, Ironwood is well established in the plastics industry with an emphasis on insert molding and engineered materials. Ironwood serves a diverse client base, including those in the automotive, electronics, industrial, medical and military industries. In order to continue our leadership in this market, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while serving essential industries. We hope you will join us in this journey!

WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH:

The Accounting Specialist is a professional role in the accounting department where team members work under general supervision to solve routine, and some complex problems related to financial recording and reporting. Perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform intermediate level of general accounting functions.


• Conduct regular ledger and balance sheet reconciliation.


• Assist with month-end close procedures.


• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts.


• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.


• Contribute to continual improvement with company policies and procedures.


• Participate in Audit process, providing necessary information and answering auditor queries.


• Must be able to complete Month End responsibilities per the Finance schedule.


• Manage Capital Expense documentation.


• Set up invoices for payment and process accounts payable checks and electronic fund transfers.


• Vendor file maintenance in ERP system (IQMS).


• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries within a timely manner.


• Monitors inventory movement and alerts in IQMS.


• Assist in month end closing and Journal Entries.


• Monthly tracking of various worksheets for Month End.


• Post AP Invoices and monitors GL accounts.


• Adjust Pricing for PISCS (purchase item standard costs).


• Assists with CTB Planning Process.


• Assist the Accountant and Controller with Month End Review.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in accounting or 3 -5 years of accounting and/or office experience.


• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Ability to understand Network drives, file directories, and file name conventions.


• Able to use Microsoft products (MSWord, Power Point, Excel) Able to effectively use company ERP sys-tem (IQMS) in areas that pertain to your responsibilities.


• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Attentive to detail with robust organizational abilities.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

SALARY:

Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

REPORTS TO:

Controller

CORE HOURS:

7:30 am – 4:30 pm (schedule can be flexible; will work around 9 hours within this timeframe)

TYPICAL WORK WEEK:

M-F; some weekends required; 40 hours a week on average, more hours during month and year end closing.

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

WORK CONDITIONS:

Primarily an office environment.

TRAVEL:

Occasional travel between divisions.

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? CONTACT US TODAY! Email: Theresa.Turula@ironwood.com

Ironwood Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Assistance for application completion is available by contacting 906-932-7508.