Accounting Specialist North Haven, Connecticut

About Us

Summit Handling Systems, Inc. is an award-winning, third-generation, family-owned business with nearly a 70-year legacy in the Northeast. As a trusted leader in the material handling industry, we are proud to be an authorized dealer of top-tier brands, including Toyota Material Handling, Bobcat, Doosan, Genie, JLG, and Advance. With six locations, over 185 employees, and continued growth, Summit is an essential player in the nation’s supply chain.

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Summit Handling Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Accounting Specialist to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for high-volume invoice processing, vendor account management, payment execution, and supporting month-end close activities.

Accounts Payable

• Accurately enter, code, and match purchase orders, packing slips, and vendor invoices.
• Process high-volume invoices across multiple states, branches and departments.
• Execute payments via ACH, check, and credit card in accordance with vendor terms.
• Prepare weekly check runs and ACH batches.
• Maintain vendor records including W-9s, payment terms, and onboarding documentation.
• Manage daily Positive Pay submissions and resolve banking exceptions.
• Reconcile bank transactions related to disbursements and confirm ACH activity.
• Prepare AP aging reports and support month-end accruals and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Accounts Receivable Support

• Process and code daily receipts.
• Assist with AR-related bank reconciliations and statement review.
• Support credit card reconciliation and documentation.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 4–5 years of experience in high-volume Accounts Payable.
• Experience with Positive Pay and banking portals.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• ERP experience preferred (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Net Suite, SAP).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance

Summit Handling Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.