Accounting Associate

A growing manufacturer is adding an experienced Accounting Associate to its accounting team due to continued business expansion. This is a newly created role supporting both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The organization is investing heavily in growth, offering long‑term career opportunities, process improvement initiatives, and exposure to multiple areas of accounting.

• Generate customer invoices, credits, and contract-based billing
• Apply customer payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Monitor aging reports and manage collection activities
• Maintain customer payment terms and credit information
• Partner with sales and operations to resolve billing discrepancies
• Evaluate customer credit and establish credit limits

• Process high-volume invoices utilizing three-way matching
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
• Ensure timely vendor payments while optimizing cash flow
• Maintain vendor records and payment terms
• Assist with payment scheduling and purchasing coordination

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting process
• Support ERP enhancements, testing, and data integrity
• Assist with EDI and automated invoicing workflows
• Collaborate across purchasing, operations, and sales

• Prepare AR/AP aging reports and cash forecasts
• Track key performance metrics
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience
• High-volume invoice processing experience
• Three-way matching experience (required)
• lERP system experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems

• Newly created position with room for growth
• Stable and expanding manufacturing organization
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Collaborative accounting team
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements rather than simply process transactions
• Exposure to both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, allowing for broader accounting experience