We are looking for an experienced and motivated Accounting Specialist to join our team! If you are looking to maximize your earning potential based on your strong, organized, detail-oriented accounting skills, we would be excited to have you join our growing team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in processing of invoices, cash application, and billings as required during the month.
• Responsible for follow up with customers on invoices due for payment.
• Resolves customer account issues including past due invoices to assure timely payments. May make recommendations to Sales and/or the customer to negotiate payment settlements. May further help with non-payment issues to resolve the root cause.
• Initiates the review, research, and resolution of receivables. Evaluates customer’s A/R to determine problem accounts, doubtful accounts, and write-offs.
• Prepares reports and presents for review with internal customers including Sales and Finance.
• Monitors Accounts Receivable reports.Utilizes reports to analyze the paying habits of customers who are delinquent in payment of account ensuring that each customer’s payment terms are met reasonably.
• Overseeing all Accounts Payable processes from petty cash to expense reports to account reconciliation
• Negotiating with vendors to receive better terms and discounts to increase company profit and avoid unnecessary finance charges
• Automating any manual accounting and financial reporting or analysis with accounting software
• Acting as a liaison for the accounting department to solve accounts payable disputes
• Completing month-end closing reviews, procedures and corrections as needed.
• Coding and entering invoices into ERP System
• Send invoice approval to appropriate personnel, mail checks that are selected for payment, return vendor calls and emails
• Responsible for timely and accurate month-end processes and reporting consistent with GAAP
• Other reporting and analysis as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work well with internal and external customers in a firm but friendly fashion.
• Maintains good working relationships with customers.
• Demonstrates good judgement in determining when to escalate accounts for follow up by Controller, CFO, Sales and Ownership.
• Prior knowledge of QuickBooks
• Experience with travel and expense systems
• Excellent detail orientation, ability to process accounting transactions in Intacct efficiently and accurately.
• Exhibits customer focused behavior such as building positive relationships and strives to understand customer’s needs, both internal and external.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions based on investigation and judgment as well as ability to discern when to escalate issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adjust communication method based on customer situation.
• A positive approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Such other projects as determined by the Corporate Controller, or CFO

WHY ELY ENTERPRISES?

We believe we have an obligation as an employer to have a positive & sustainable impact on society and paying attention to the well-being of our people. As one of the industry-leading recycling solutions suppliers for 41 years, we serve clients nationwide, from distribution centers, scrap yards, recycling centers, retail operations, paper and packaging plants to various types of industrial facilities throughout the world. More specifically, our factory-trained Service Technicians are professionals who fixes problems, makes repairs, and installs both new and used recycling equipment for our clients to keep them running smoothly. Whether you’re in management, service, or sales, or support, you are an essential part of our overall success.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Along with competitive compensation packages, Ely Enterprises, Inc. provides an excellent benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K Plan (with company match)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (PHMP)

Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to you:

• On-the-job training
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits­
• Continuing Education

Ely Enterprises, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for these openings. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status. Ely Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and welcomes all qualified applicants.