What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Jet Polymer?
Overview
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.
Responsibilities
Accounting Specialits performs various accounts payable functions including invoice entry (matching, batching, and coding), research and resolution of customer or vendor issues, check management and disbursement, and maintenance of certain account reconciliations. Key skills include knowledge and application of accounting principles and accounts payable, advanced computer skills, analytical techniques, and preparation of monthly reports.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports directly to the either the Manager, Accounts Payable or Supervisor of Accounts Payable, depending on location. Has direct and significant contact with the Director of Accounting and various operating managers.
Essential Functions:
- Order confirmation and file management
- Call management/answer multi-line phone
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES
- Monthly Accounting Analysis and Reconciliation
- Data entry support for manufacturing, freight and accounting
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
- Support Accounting department and perform other duties as assigned.
- Process Accounts Payable Invoices (matching, batching, coding, and system entry).
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
Position Qualifications:
- Professionalism
- Basic Mathematical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Strong computer skills (MS Office)
- Problem solving and analytical insight
- Ability to take initiative and learn new skills
- Self-motivation, dependability, team oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Maturity to interact with all levels of the organization
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
Educational Requirements:
- High school graduate. Some previous experience helpful.
Preferred Experience:
- 1-2 years office/computer experience
- 1-2 years accounting/general bookkeeping
Physical Requirements:
- Employee may be lifting heavy objects and must have the ability to lift 25 pounds
- Employee will be sitting for a specified amount of time and must have the ability to sit at a minimum for 8 hours
EEO Statement
ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.