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Summary

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting the Controller & Accounting Manager in all financial functions. The position will play a key role in assisting the finance department in producing timely and accurate financial reports and developing financial reporting tools used throughout the organization. The role will require performance of complex financial functions related to financial processes, reporting, analysis, and interpretation. The position will report to the Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions:  Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Duties

• Accounts Receivable Processing:
  • Prepare accurate customer statements, bills and invoices in accordance with the invoicing terms outlined on the customer's purchase agreements.
  • Manage all Revenue and AR accounts within the general ledger.
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly receivable statements.
  • Compile and sort documents, prepare and post invoices, credit memos and debit memos.
  • Research, reconcile and resolve customer payment discrepancies.
  • Provide timely responses internally and externally regarding customer AR collections.
  • Work with sales/customer service teams to verify the status of past due accounts.
  • Act as a back-up for accounts payable - as assigned.

• Departmental Shared Duties:
  • Research, track, and resolve issues and discrepancies in recurring assignments in accordance with previous training, experience, and guidelines provided by management.
  • Provide training of standard procedures and processes to co-workers as directed by management.
  • Assist with preparation of external reports, including but not limited to census reports.
  • Assist with the month end close processes, as needed.
  • Support the annual budgeting process.
  • Provide audit support through the generation of timely, accurate schedules and documents.
  • Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Analytics and Problem Solving:
  • Ability to assess, address and/or escalate when existing processes and procedures do not address the current situation/problem.
  • Able to prioritize daily workload to consistently meet deadlines and perform job functions with minimal supervision.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Technology:
  • IT or ERP administration knowledge with a strong understanding of ERP functionality.
  • Proficient with MS Suite, with advanced Excel skills (V lookups, H lookups, pivot tables & filters).
• Communication/Teamwork:
  • Able to work cross functionally with operational staff to assist operations in understanding how to impact financial metrics and drive improvement.
  • Properly escalate issues through the SEKISUI Operating system.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: including the ability to produce quality correspondence, spreadsheets, reports and presentations.
  • Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and strong sense of self­ motivation, accountability, and responsibility.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred. 4 or more years of accounting experience preferred with at least 2 years of manufacturing accounting experience preferred.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 2 years of progressing accounting experience preferred with at least 2 years of manufacturing accounting experience, including cost accounting.

Computer Skills

• IT or ERP administration knowledge with a strong understanding of ERP functionality.
• Proficient with MS Suite, with advanced Excel skills (V lookups, H lookups, pivot tables & filters).

Work Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is mostly performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk for more than 7 hours a day.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

PPE is provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure.

Schedule

Monday- Friday 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., with an average work week of 45 hours. Additional hours, and weekend support will be required on an as needed basis.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Tuition Reimbursement

SEKISUI Aerospace is located in Renton, WA with facilities in Washington and Iowa. We design, engineer and manufacture composite structures used in commercial aircraft interiors. Examples include primary/secondary structures, sidewalls, ceiling panels, lavatories, bulkheads, overhead bins and crew rests. Additional information can be obtained on our company web site at https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/.

Orange City, IA is located in the northwest corner of Iowa in Sioux County. It is home to two growing school systems, a four-year liberal arts college, the annual Tulip Festival, as well as many large industry and development opportunities. To learn more about the Orange City community please visit https://vibrant.orangecityiowa.com/.

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.