Staff Accountant / AR

Job Description

Full-time, hourly position as STAFF ACCOUNTANT. Hours are 8:00 to 5:00 with one hour lunch unless business needs warrant a different schedule, i.e. year-end hours.

Benefits of working with Werres:

Competitive voluntary benefits including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays, vacation, sick time. The company provides $25K employee term life insurance and company paid short term disability insurance.

About the Company: Since 1935, Werres Corporation has been providing material handling equipment, customized engineering systems, and forklift equipment to clients throughout Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. and the Federal Government worldwide. A Toyota Industries Corporation Group Company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Workplace. Background Check Required.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing company electronic invoicing, customer record and account troubleshooting and maintenance, managing corporate vehicle fleet, and assist in integration/upload of financial data in accordance with policy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist in month end and year end closing process, including AR and cash reconciliations.
• Process electronic invoices using various customer portals. Maintain ownership of account for timely payments and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Maintain customer files for proper invoice routing, updating pricing and blanket purchase orders.
• Troubleshoot customer payment issues. Assist collector with purchase order/credit card issues.
• Prepare AR data financial upload to parent company financials- Mapping, troubleshooting, analysis and narrative
• Maintain Files and reporting for fleet of company vehicles to include monitoring renewals, assignments, leases, EZ pass and associated maintenance and fuel cards. Be liaison to leasing company for vehicle pickup and delivery.
• Assist "Release to AP" invoice process for Parts and Equipment invoices as needed.
• Back up to Receptionist and other team members as needed.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Understand basic accounting principles, accounts receivable processes and financial statements
• Strong computer skills must include proficiency with MS Excel. Ability to map, upload and integrate financial information.
• Be extremely organized and able to process large volumes of data quickly and accurately.
• Interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers and the accounting team.
• Exercise good judgment regarding confidential or sensitive matters.
• Have strong reasoning and problem-solving ability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field preferred or 5+ years of related experience
• 5+ years of practical work experience in Accounting along with strong financial software accounting experience.