Accounting Specialist

Join a Finance Team That's Building for the Future

Group Schumacher North America is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to become a key member of our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is ready to expand their responsibilities, contribute to operational excellence, and play an active role in supporting a growing manufacturing organization.

We are looking for someone who is analytical, dependable, and motivated by continuous improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, takes ownership of their work, and thrives in a collaborative environment where accuracy, initiative, and professionalism are valued.

If you're looking for more than just another accounting position—if you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact—we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of Group Schumacher through accurate financial processing, account reconciliations, financial reporting support, and continuous process improvement.

This position requires an experienced accounting professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple deadlines, and partner effectively with operations, purchasing, customer service, and leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement while helping strengthen the Finance Team.

The successful candidate is someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, embraces accountability, communicates professionally, collaborates effectively across departments, and contributes positively to a team-oriented culture built on respect, trust, and continuous improvement.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documentation, and vendor invoices.
• Verify invoice coding and approvals.
• Schedule vendor payments while maximizing payment terms and available discounts.
• Resolve vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies professionally.
• Process employee expense reports and company credit card transactions.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9 documentation, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable sales and use tax requirements.

Accounts Receivable

• Process customer payments and cash applications.
• Assist with customer collections and account maintenance.
• Monitor aging reports and communicate collection concerns.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with maintaining accurate customer records.

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses as assigned.
• Assist with annual audits and other financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and GAAP.

Finance & Administrative Support

• Serve as backup support for payroll processing to ensure business continuity during planned or unplanned absences.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and financial information.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with accounting and finance projects as assigned.
• Cross-train within the Finance Team to provide backup coverage for critical accounting functions.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Partner with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Operations, Customer Service, and Leadership to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Maintain accurate ERP system data.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, internal controls, and overall efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Support the Finance Team in achieving organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience working within an ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close.
• Payroll experience or ability to serve as backup payroll processor.
• Experience with ERP implementations or continuous process improvement initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Ownership and accountability
• Critical thinking and sound judgment
• Initiative and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professionalism and integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service mindset
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Organizational excellence
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Dependability

What Success Looks Like

• The successful candidate will become a trusted and valued member of the Finance team by consistently demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.
• Build strong working relationships across departments.
• Become a trusted resource for accounting support, problem-solving, and process improvement.
• Produce accurate, timely, and reliable financial information.
• Demonstrate ownership by identifying issues, recommending solutions, and following through.
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and efficiency.
• Become cross-trained on key accounting functions.
• Manage responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, accountable culture.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Schumacher, we believe great people deserve the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact. We value individuals who take initiative, embrace accountability, and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Our Finance Team is a trusted business partner to every area of the organization. We work collaboratively to provide accurate financial information, improve processes, solve problems, and support informed decision-making across the business.

If you're looking for a role where your ideas are welcomed, your work is valued, and your contributions truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We hire individuals who take ownership of their work, communicate with professionalism, continuously seek improvement, and contribute to a culture built on trust, respect, and accountability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Group Schumacher North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace built on respect, inclusion, integrity, and opportunity for all employees.

Pay: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Durant, IA 52747 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,000 - $50,000