Accountant (AR) in Salina, Kansas at Bergkamp Inc.

Job Purpose: Provides financial support to management by assisting the finance department in providing accurate and timely financial records for Bergkamp Inc.

Essential Functions

1. Prepare accounting records, including financial reports, to assess the accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the organization.
2. Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
3. Manage accounts receivable.
4. Code invoices and credit card transactions to the General Ledger.
5. Invoice customers, process RMA credits.
6. Provide backup assistance for accounts payable entries in the ERP system.
7. File tax returns for multiple jurisdictions.
8. Process credit card payments from customers.
9. Reconcile general ledger accounts.
10. Prepare and mail customer statements.
11. Contact customers about overdue accounts.
12. Create projects in the ERP system for equipment sales.
13. Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
14. Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
15. Maintain accurate file retention.

Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Associate degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience.
2. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
3. Proficiency in utilizing accounting software and Microsoft office suite products (or equivalent software).
4. Excellent data entry skills.
5. Strong knowledge of balance sheet reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
7. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, coworkers and management.
8. Ability to read and interpret documents such as invoices, procedure manuals, and job instructions.
9. Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
10. Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
11. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
12. Ability to use department equipment such as computer, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone.
13. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
2. The work environment is usually a well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor setting with adequate ventilation. Minimal exposure to outside elements. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally high. This position requires infrequent travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather elements.