Accounting Specialist

Headwater Companies, LLC is the largest national wholesaler in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for the residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by our customer, the professional contractor. We are known in our local markets as having quality service, long-term quality people, and only representing the top manufacturers in the industry. Headwater Companies is a Division of Franklin Electric, a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible for assisting with assigned business unit’s Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processing, general accounting, and assist with audit functions. This includes many aspects within the general ledger, inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for various accounting duties; including, but not limited to processing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and reconciling vendor statements
• Responsible for various office duties including, but not limited to, opening and routing incoming mail, typing routine correspondence, monitor email inboxes and filing paperwork
• Assist with weekly check runs
• Respond to branch personnel, vendors, and customers in a timely and professional manner
• Reviews expenses for proper classification
• Aides in completion of both internal and external audits
• Maintains an orderly accounting filing system
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Abilities

• Understands basic accounting and accounting principles
• Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, facts, or information by breaking down information or data into separate parts
• Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public, and other employees of the organization
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information
• Writes routine reports and correspondence
• Utilizes common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions
• Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature
• Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; occasionally assists in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation
• Completes moderately repetitive tasks
• Uses complex and noncomplex machines and equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting or Finance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lansing, MI 48906: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25