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Staff Accountant / Accounting SpecialistUnited Container Company is seeking a detail oriented and motivated accounting professional to join our team as a Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand beyond a traditional accounts payable or accounts receivable role. The position provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting and multiple business entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, customer billing, account reconciliations, intercompany activity, and month end processes.The role works closely with accounting, operations, sales, warehouse, and leadership teams and offers opportunities for professional growth, cross training, process improvement, and increased accounting responsibility over time.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Process accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and company pay runsManage accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, collections, and cash applicationProcess customer credit card payments and bank cash receiptsPrepare recurring customer and intercompany billingsSupport freight billing, freight reconciliation, and related accounting activitiesMaintain customer records, tax exemption documentation, and other financial recordsAssist with account reconciliations and month-end accounting processesProvide backup support for inventory, invoicing, and other accounting functions as neededCollaborate with accounting, operations, warehouse, sales, and leadership teams to support business objectivesParticipate in process improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficienciesCross-train in additional accounting functions to provide support across the department and continue developing accounting knowledge and experienceMinimum Qualifications:Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree1-3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience preferredRecent accounting graduates with strong internship or relevant work experience are encouraged to applyExperience with ERP systems preferred; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is a plusStrong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departmentsWillingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities as the role developsWork Environment & Physical Demands:The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Primarily office-based position with regular interaction and collaboration across company departmentsOccasional exposure to warehouse areas where personal protective equipment, such as a high-visibility vest, may be requiredPay:Starting at $28.00-$32.00 + per hour, based on experience.Benefits:Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Child401(k) + 4% Company MatchPaid Time OffPet InsuranceEAP ProgramUnited Container Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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saint joseph, MI, 49085, US
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