Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Accountant

Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Accountant

#353

Miller Manufacturing Company is a family-owned, industry-leading manufacturer of more than 1,000 high-quality products for hobby farms, ranches, and pets. Our Little Giant®, API®, Hot-Shot®, Springer Magrath®, Double-Tuf®, Pet Lodge® and Lixit® brands serve the hardworking individuals who make it possible to put food on the tables of families across the country.

At Miller, we believe in hard work worth doing. We take pride in what we do; care deeply for the health and safety of animals, live active and wholesome lives, and embracing the satisfaction of raising our own food. Our company is powered by exceptional employees, and our culture is defined by 26 core fundamentals that guide how we work and how we treat one another.

Miller Manufacturing is proud to be recognized by Energage as a Top Workplace for Employee Well-Being and Professional Development
. We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we invest in creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Summary: The Accounts Receivable & General Ledger Accountant is responsible for key accounting and accounts receivable functions, including customer account and credit management, month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, and preparation and analysis of monthly and year-end financial statements. The position ensures financial information is accurate, timely, and prepared in accordance with GAAP while providing financial information and analysis to support business decision-making

Shift
:
Days;
Office Hours

Position may be located in Glencoe or Eagan

Wage Range: $30-$35;
Hourly

Base pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job. Please note that we do not typically hire at the top of our range.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily.

• - Accounts receivable activities including ensuring all customer payments are entered and posted accurately and timely, monitoring and resolving account discrepancies, and producing monthly customer statements. Reviews customer creditworthiness and recommends credit limit changes for approval. Reviews blocked customer orders and uses professional judgment, based on customer payment history and account balance, to determine whether orders should be released. Reviews accounts receivable aging over 60 days monthly with Sales and the Director of Accounting to elevate unresolved collection issues and determine appropriate next steps.
• These activities support timely collection of receivables while appropriately managing customer credit risk.
• - Responsible for assigned components of the month-end close process, including system maintenance, prepaid expenses, credit card transaction coding, account analysis, and preparation and posting of journal entries. Performs general ledger reconciliations and resolves discrepancies to ensure account activity and period-end balances are accurate. Prepares, analyzes, and distributes monthly and year-end financial statements and reviews financial results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• - Manages customer collection and account resolution activities, including weekly review of accounts receivable aging and proactive follow-up with customers on past-due balances. Works directly with customers to resolve payment delays and account issues, escalating unresolved past-due accounts as appropriate. Partners with Customer Service and Sales to research and resolve customer billbacks, deductions, and other…