What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at MICRON PRODUCTS INC & SUBSIDIARIES?
Job Details
Description
Micron Solutions is a multifaceted contract manufacturing organization specializing in thermoplastic injection molding, precision machining and finishing, and silver-plated medical sensors for disposable electrodes. We work with clients of all sizes to provide manufacturing solutions and assembly services to help our customers meet their goals. Our 120,000 square foot Fitchburg, MA manufacturing facility is capable of serving customers’ projects from concept to commercialization.
I. JOB PURPOSE
The Accounting Specialist is principally responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable, certain aspects of Accounts Receivable, and assisting with month and quarter end financial close.
II. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Duties/Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
- Enforce and maintain Micron policies regarding new vendor and PO requirements
- Meet processing and reporting deadlines
- Investigate and resolve invoice/PO discrepancies
- Ensure accuracy of vendor invoices
- Communicate and resolve invoice and payment issues with vendors
- Process Accounts Payable invoices using a 3-way match
- Post Accounts Payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Schedule payment of invoices while respecting cash flow requirements
- Process payment via check runs, ACH process, or custom vendor methods
- File invoices and maintain files
- Process Employee Expense Reports & Company Purchasing Cards
Accounts Receivable:
- Application of customer payments
- Collection of past due invoices
- Work with Customer Service to resolve issues and discrepancies
Cash
- Apply all non-A/P, non A/R cash transactions to the General Ledger
- Process cleared checks in IQMS
Journal Entries
- Perform entries for all non-A/P and non-A/R cash transactions, including line of credit transfers
- Prepare Payroll Journal Entries for upload into IQMS
Other
- Maintain documentation for accounts payable and cash applications processes
- Provide assistance to Controller for other accounting activities, as needed
Qualifications
III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 1-5 years of Accounting experience, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and Micron personnel.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; timeliness and accuracy.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Working knowledge of Excel
- Experience with ERP or other Financial systems.
