Staff Accountant – Accounts Receivable

Summary:

This position provides the necessary support to enable the day-to-day bookkeeping for Burkert USA Corporation (USA) and Burkert Canada Inc. (Canada). This position operates with limited daily supervision for routine work and is able to identify when direction is required and respond easily to new assignments. This position is responsible for providing scheduled support to the VP of Finance in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable functions, monthly account reconciliations and bank statement functions utilizing the company’s specific computer software are key components of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties will be assigned as required

• Partners closely with Senior Staff Accountant A/R to execute daily tasks, projects, responsibilities, ensuring seamless workflow and shared accountability for outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Sales Team on topics relating to customer communication and actively participate in monthly sales meetings providing customer account insights to the Sales team.
• Support in collecting outstanding Accounts Receivable
• Administrate all credit card e-shop orders – including authorizations - and verify their correctness
• Responsible for processing credit card payments
• Responsible to match the incoming payments with the received customer remittances
• Prepare and process all customer payments (checks, credit card, ACH’s, etc.) daily to the ledger and identification of any payment discrepancies
• Support in issuing credit notes and debit notes for any pricing and/or freight errors
• Submit customer invoices to their respective portals as required
• Ensure all paper invoices are sent out to customers regularly
• Run monthly statements and mail paper statements
• Update customer information in SAP as applicable
• Support the clearing of debit/credit memos on accounts in a timely manner
• Assist with audits of the company’s accounts both internally and externally
• Respond to customer account inquiries as required
• Assist with annual budget preparation as required
• Evaluate current processes for efficiencies and recommend improvements
• Participation in accounting specific projects

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance is preferred or a minimum of 5 years accounting experience, or suitable combination of formal education and experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices is required
• Knowledge of SAP helpful but not required

Skills:

• Day to day work activities are prioritized appropriately within work routines
• Excellent organization, time-management, administrative and computer skills (including Microsoft word, excel and outlook)
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work closely with team members
• Attention to detail and a strong customer service focus
• German and French are helpful but not required

BURKERT CULTURE:

Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Short and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance - Company paid and Additional Voluntary

A great culture to grow with in your professional career

18 Days of PTO to start (PTO hours are earned per pay period and pro-rated based on date of hire)

12 Holidays according to annual company schedule and the employee birthday

401k with 6% Match (Variable included in match)

Tuition Reimbursement (after 1 year)

Full sized Gym (Huntersville)

Many More!