Accounting Assistant

BORIDE Engineered Abrasives, located in Traverse City, Michigan, is a world class leader in abrasives manufacturing. BORIDE has an awesome opportunity for an enthusiastic accounting professional to join an established and rapidly growing company. BORIDE offers a respectful and professional workplace culture along with competitive wages, benefits, 401K match, management bonus eligibility, and many other fringe benefits.

We have an open position in our accounting department for an Accounting Assistant - who will provide AP/AR accounting support functions at our corporate office in Traverse City.

Candidate Profile:

You are highly organized, always eager to learn, and a great team player. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy are impressive, yet you flourish in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. You are a self-motivated individual who can accomplish tasks independently, but you also enjoy and excel in collaborative team settings.

Primary Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Accounts Payable Process: Review, voucher, and enter all payables into the ERP system.
• Enter invoices received into the ERP system and review against open vouches.
• Coordinate with various departments to verify the accuracy of invoices and secure approval for payment.
• Reach out to staff or vendors to address any questions or discrepancies related to invoices.
• Ensure all necessary vendor documentation is properly maintained.
• Process vendor payments through ACH, wire transfers, or checks.
• Maintain fixed asset logs.

Accounts Receivable

• Manage the Accounts Receivable process by reviewing, updating, and uploading sales invoices in the ERP system and customer portals.
• Process daily cash, checks, wires, and credit card deposits in the ERP system.
• Enter credit memos, debit memos.
• Send collection emails, update customer notes, and revise customer credit information.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager and CFO

Administrative

• Maintain various new hire and termination administrative paperwork.
• Track and order office supplies as needed.

• Ability to assist as a backup in answering phone calls.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands, fingers and arms and legs.

• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods on floor and in office.

• Must be able to see and hear.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or related field plus 2 years of experience with an understanding of accounting principles
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field a plus
• Strong communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe, with a willingness to learn Syteline accounting skills.

Salary : $20 - $24