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Accountant – AR, Inventory & General Accounting
Buckeye Metal Sales | Frankfort, Ohio
Buckeye Metal Sales is a growing, family-owned manufacturer of standard and specialty metal roofing and wall products serving contractors and homeowners throughout south-central Ohio. Since 2004, we have built our business on quality products, dependable service, and strong customer relationships.
We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team and take responsibility for Accounts Receivable, inventory accounting, and general accounting functions.
This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working directly with management and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Manage AR from invoicing through collection.
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts.
- Resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, deductions, credits, and disputed invoices.
- Maintain accurate customer accounts and credit information.
- Prepare AR reports and assist with month-end reconciliation.
General Accounting
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Process AP checks and manage Positive Pay.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Record and reconcile transfers, loans, and other transactions.
- Process required tax payments.
- Maintain sales-tax exemption certificates and vendor W-9s.
- Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
- Prepare supporting schedules and reports for management.
Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting
- Maintain accurate inventory records and reconciliations.
- Review product costing and help management understand costs, margins, and profitability.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with operations to identify root causes.
- Help strengthen inventory controls and reduce waste and errors.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
- Work with management, sales, purchasing, and production to resolve accounting and operational issues.
Qualifications
- 3 years of accounting experience.
- Strong AR and collections experience.
- Inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Manufacturing, distribution, or construction experience preferred.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and financial statements.
- QuickBooks and strong Excel skills preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Excellent communication skills and high level of integrity.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32