What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Plant Accountant- Hybrid Schedule position at IPL?
IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 20 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year.
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The Finance team is looking to fill the role of Accounts Receivable/ Accounting Specialist in their Leominster, Massachusetts facility to provide financial and administrative services. Reporting to the Shared Services Manager with a dotted line to the Plant Controller, the AR Specialist will be responsible for ensuring efficient, timely, and accurate data for billings, collections, and cash application.
Position Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Leominster, Massachusetts or Phoenix, AZ
The successful candidate will:
- Prepare the weekly Accounts Receivable Review file with information of collection attempts, overall customer trends and aging status
- Populate freight log; maintain freight function for reconciliation, associated journal entries, investigation and follow-up throughout the month
- Assist with A/R cash forecasting weekly
- Maintain A/R related reconciliations, journal entries and monitoring for Trade A/R, Bad Debt and Warranty
- Process customer CCAs and needed debit and credit memos approved via DOAG
- Update ERP system daily with customer payments, credit card transactions, and other required data
- Manage the collection effort to ensure timely payment
- Lead Bi-weekly Collection Review meeting with the Finance Director
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for AR related accounts
- Reconcile the A/R subsidiary ledger to the general ledger monthly
- Ensure all A/R functions are completed timely for month end close schedule
- Role model our Company Values
Essential experience and skills:
- Bachelor's degree required, Accounting major strongly preferred
- 1 year of proven experience in an accounts receivable role; preferably in a manufacturing setting
- 2 years of proven experience in credit and collections; knowledgeable in domestic and international collection law a plus
- Proficient in relevant computer applications (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc).
- Experience working within an ERP system
- General bookkeeping / accounting skills
- Knowledge of shipping procedures and billing
- Experience with spreadsheets and automated accounting systems
- Ability to use 10-key calculator for a variety of accounting functions
- Knowledge of A/R and general ledgers, preferred
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Enjoy building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Have great communication and interpersonal skills
- Be self-motivated, highly enthusiastic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills