Staff Accountant at Blake's Orchard, Inc. – Armada, Michigan

Job Summary

The A/P Specialist/Staff Accountant is responsible for managing invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, journal entries and month-end/year-end accounting support. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining financial records and assisting with month end close, as well as other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate has accounting experience, strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounts payable and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

General and Administrative

• Communicate effectively with Controller to guarantee that financial objectives are met.
• Follow systems and procedures outlined in the company manuals.
• Participate as a key team player by supporting operations as needed.
• Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to, filing (both paper and electronic), scanning, and copying.

Accounting

• Manage all aspects of accounts payable in a timely, professional, and discreet manner.
• Invoice matching, accruals, vendor management and financial controls.
• Tax documentation and reporting requirements such as 1099’s and vendor tax forms.
• Perform reconciliations as needed.
• Perform intercompany journal entries and reconcile intercompany accounts.
• Complete the annual filing of the unclaimed property report.

Education, Skills & Knowledge

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent, with higher education preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred
• 5 years of accounts payable experience
• Experience with multi-subsidiary/intercompany transactions preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision and good follow-through
• Ability to perform routine business math calculations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and tables
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• NetSuite experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate and maintain high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing demands and deadlines efficiently
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance
• Energetic team player
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and integrity are a must

Additional Duties

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisors.