What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance - Accounting Clerk position at Scepter?
Scepter, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a leading manufacturer of portable plastic containers for marine, consumer and military applications. Through smart choices and smarter design, the business doubled in size, started winning innovation awards, and earned a full 95% of the global marine fuel tank market. For the military, Scepter developed better packaging for the safe handling and storage of heavy caliber ammunition, converting from metal to plastic as the new standard. Their military fuel can is known by armies the world over as a “Scepter Can.” When Scepter turned its attention to the retail market, the company soon became trusted throughout the world for producing rugged, ergonomic, and easy-to-use fuel containers. Steady growth and expansion ensured Canada operations were strengthened with the purchase of a key facility in the heartland of America.
Accounting Support
DEPARTMENT: Accounting/Finance
REPORTING TO: Controller
SUMMARY: Responsible for supporting the Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable functions by performing clerical work including receiving and processing mail and processing daily transactions as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work conditions consistent with a general office environment. Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. Standing and walking are frequent and required. Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, and lifting of up to 25 pounds is required.
General Sign-Off: ____________________________ Date: ________________
Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Accounting Support
DEPARTMENT: Accounting/Finance
REPORTING TO: Controller
SUMMARY: Responsible for supporting the Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable functions by performing clerical work including receiving and processing mail and processing daily transactions as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Data entry as needed
- Daily processing of Accounts Receivable invoicing
- Daily scanning of all shipping documentation and invoice supporting documents into imaging system
- Daily scanning of all customer credit memos issued into imaging system
- Assist in disputing customer deductions and maintaining customer deduction spreadsheet for tracking
- Processes AP invoices
- Daily scanning of all Accounts Payable vouchers processed and new vendor setup documentation into imaging system
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable/accounts receivable
- Ensure compliance to all established SOX controls and procedures
- Filing as needed
- Process ecommerce transactions as needed
- Assist Controller in other monthly tasks and special projects as instructed
- Assists in all internal/external audits
- Assist other departments as required
- Assist Controller in other monthly tasks as instructed
- Associate Degree in Accounting, Accounting Certification, or an equivalent combination preferred
- One to three years of experience preferred.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
- Teamwork skills
- Proficiency in computer skills and Microsoft Office
Work conditions consistent with a general office environment. Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. Standing and walking are frequent and required. Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, and lifting of up to 25 pounds is required.
General Sign-Off: ____________________________ Date: ________________
Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.