Accounting Associate

PWT is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our accounting department, reporting to our Wilmington, NC plant. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy, effective time management, and a desire to learn new skills and further professional growth.

 Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Accounts Receivable
• Manages incoming payments, properly tracking them into the system to maintain accurate records
• Collecting payments from customers and accurately recording them in the system
• Investigate and communicate payment irregularities to the customer and/or accounting management
• Accounts Payable
• Match, batch, code and enter AP invoices timely and accurately 
• Investigate issues associated with invoice processing by coordinating with purchasing staff and/or vendors to determine resolution 
• Analyze vendor statements, researching and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner 
• Set up and review vendor files to ensure all necessary documentation has been collected 
• General Accounting
• Provide backup/coverage within the accounting team 
• Perform other duties as necessary 
• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes.
  

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy 
• Ability to learn new tools and technology quickly 
• Must have strong Excel skills
• Prioritize duties and responsibilities to meet deadlines 
• Demonstrate the ability to work individually and within team 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbal and written 
• Ability to interact with a variety of people at all organizational levels 
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Work Environment

• Office Environment
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting/related business field, or equivalent work experience (2 years in hands-on AP/AR)
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be able to read and write in English
  
  

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
  
  

Compensation/Benefits

• $25-$28/hour
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Vacation
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Benefits
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401k with Safe Harbor Company Match
• HSA Option