Staff Accountant/Accounting Specialist in Saint Joseph, Michigan at Southshore Enterprises, Inc.

United Container Company is seeking a detail oriented and motivated accounting professional to join our team as a Staff Accountant / Accounting Specialist.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand beyond a traditional accounts payable or accounts receivable role. The position provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting and multiple business entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, customer billing, account reconciliations, intercompany activity, and month end processes.

The role works closely with accounting, operations, sales, warehouse, and leadership teams and offers opportunities for professional growth, cross training, process improvement, and increased accounting responsibility over time.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Process accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and company pay runs
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, collections, and cash application
• Process customer credit card payments and bank cash receipts
• Prepare recurring customer and intercompany billings
• Support freight billing, freight reconciliation, and related accounting activities
• Maintain customer records, tax exemption documentation, and other financial records
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end accounting processes
• Provide backup support for inventory, invoicing, and other accounting functions as needed
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, warehouse, sales, and leadership teams to support business objectives
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
• Cross-train in additional accounting functions to provide support across the department and continue developing accounting knowledge and experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree
• 1-3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience preferred
• Recent accounting graduates with strong internship or relevant work experience are encouraged to apply
• Experience with ERP systems preferred; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments
• Willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities as the role develops

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily office-based position with regular interaction and collaboration across company departments
• Occasional exposure to warehouse areas where personal protective equipment, such as a high-visibility vest, may be required

• Starting at $28.00-$32.00 + per hour, based on experience.