<p>LEX PRODUCTS :</p> <p>Staff Accountant</p> <p>Summary: Our Company is engaged in manufacturing of power distribution and control systems for the entertainment, industrial, and military industries. This is a unique opportunity to be involved with a made in the USA manufacturing company.</p> <p>The Staff Accountant will play an integral role assisting the Treasurer and Sr. Staff Accountant . They will also be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for the undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform these key responsibilities to include, but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures </li><li>Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying & recording accounts payable data </li><li>Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted </li><li>Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements </li><li>Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients </li><li>Generate reports detailing accounts payables status </li><li>Understand expense accounts and cost centers </li><li>Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.) </li><li>Manage the A/P inbox by creating purchase orders and miscellaneous invoices </li><li>Manage paper flow of the ach/check run by documenting and scanning and saving all back up. </li><li>Post general journal entries </li><li>Complete various account reconciliations: researching and investigating discrepancies as needed </li><li>Post, reconcile and coordinate intercompany transactions with other company divisions </li><li>Support audit requests </li><li>Assist in accounting projects and IT initiatives as assigned to accomplish department/company objectives </li><li>Posting AP invoices </li><li>Applying Payments and processing deposits </li><li>Perform other duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Requirements:</p> <p>The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but do not constitute the complete list of everything that may help one be successful in this role.</p> <ul> <li>Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk </li><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting required/Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience preferred </li><li>Hands-on experience working with a general ledger </li><li>Must have basic experience with Microsoft Excel - intermediate preferred </li><li>Solid Understanding of basis bookkeeping and accounting payable principles </li><li>Proven ability to calculate, post and mange accounting figures and financial records </li><li>Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers </li><li>Hands-on experience with Spreadsheets and proprietary software </li><li>Proficiency in English and in MS Office </li><li>High degree of accuracy and attention to detail </li></ul> <p>Desired Characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. </li><li>Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills </li><li>Self-motivated and resourceful </li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize </li><li>A team player </li><li>Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadline </li></ul> <p>Lex is a Federal Contractor</p> <p>EOE/AA /Vets/Disabled Employer</p> <p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities</p> <p>who can perform the position's essential job functions.</p>