What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Cannon Industries?
Company: Cannon Industries, Inc.
Location: On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Accounting / Finance
Reports To: Director of Finance
Position Summary
Cannon Industries, Inc., a growing sheet metal fabrication company, is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to support the company’s financial operations. This role is responsible for accurate invoicing, accounts receivable management, collections, and customer account reconciliation.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and an effective communicator who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong professional relationships with customers and internal teams. This individual will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow and ensuring accurate financial records.
This position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred) and prior experience in billing, accounts receivable, and collections.
Key Responsibilities
Billing & Invoicing
- Prepare and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Review work orders, purchase orders, and supporting documentation to ensure billing accuracy
- Generate progress billing, milestone billing, or final invoices as required
- Verify pricing, terms, and contractual billing requirements
- Submit invoices through customer portals when required
- Maintain billing records and documentation
Accounts Receivable Management
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports
- Track outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue balances
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Apply customer payments accurately
- Maintain accurate AR records and reporting
Collections
- Proactively contact customers regarding outstanding balances
- Maintain professional and positive customer relationships while managing collections
- Document collection activity and follow-up actions
- Escalate delinquent accounts when appropriate
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to resolve billing disputes
Financial & Administrative Support
- Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable
- Prepare AR and collections reports for leadership
- Support audits by providing documentation as needed
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records
- Assist accounting team with additional administrative tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3–5 years of billing and collections experience (manufacturing experience preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive mindset with ability to manage follow-ups and deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage confidential financial information
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
- Experience with customer billing portals
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with job-cost or project-based billing
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Proactive Mindset
- Effective Communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Organization
- Professionalism
Work Schedule
- Full-Time
- On-Site at Cannon Industries, Inc.
- Monday – Friday
About Cannon Industries, Inc.
Cannon Industries, Inc. is a sheet metal fabrication company committed to precision, quality, and operational excellence. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cannon Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.