Accounting Assistant

Company Overview:
The Ultra-met Company is a leading independent manufacturer of tungsten carbide products for fabricators and tool makers that will be used in a wide range of industries such as the automotive, aerospace, medical, petroleum, and woodworking industries. Our products primarily consist of cutting tools and wear products. The manufacturing process involves making tungsten carbide powder, pressing, forming, sintering, and grinding operations.

We are a locally owned, privately held, long-term growth-oriented company.

Ultra-met is looking for an organized and experienced Accounting Associate to work in the Accounting department. The position will assist the Accounting Specialist and Controller with the daily functions in the office; primarily focused on the Accounts Payable and Invoicing. The position will also provide backup in Payroll and Accounts Receivable as needed. The position requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

The duties listed below are not inclusive and may include other duties as assigned.

• General Accounts Receivable functions
  • Daily invoicing, match to packing slips, special instructions
  • Prepare daily sales/order reports
  • Apply daily cash receipts-backup
  • Semi-monthly/monthly consignment-backup
• General Accounts Payable functions
  • Match Packing slips to Purchase Orders to Invoice
  • Input vendor invoices ensuring proper G/L account coding
  • Expense report processing
  • Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
  • Maintain vendor files
  • Assist with annual tax reporting

• General Payroll functions
  • Ensure payroll is balanced daily
  • Process payroll with third‑party service weekly
  • Maintain correct tax and voluntary deductions
  • Track employee vacation, sick time, and time/attendance
• Other General Support functions as needed
  • Update, verify and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, and other financial records for all areas of responsibility
  • Support A/R past‑due collection efforts as needed
  • Assist in month‑end reporting procedures
  • Find and use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies
  • Perform filing and general administrative tasks
    
    Liaise with other departments/customers/vendors

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Associate Degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• 5 years' experience in clerical accounting
• MS Office and knowledge of accounting software platforms
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures
• Basic computer and office machine experience
• Strong analytical, problem solving, creative thinking and customer service skills
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

• Primarily sedentary use of a computer and typical office equipment
• Typical desk work (involves use of hands for grasping and fine motor skills)
• Walking, bending, squatting, and reaching occasionally
• Lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally
• Vision: close and distant vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust and focus

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, Vision plan
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick time
• Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance

The Ultra-Met Company is an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.