Accounting Specialist in Petoskey, Michigan at Preston Feather Building Centers

Accounting Specialist (Part-Time, On Site)

Preston Feather is a rapidly growing value-added distributor of lumber and specialty building materials for top architects and professional builders. We offer rewarding careers, competitive compensation, and an environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a difference. If you're highly organized, enjoy working with numbers, take pride in accuracy, and appreciate being part of a collaborative team, then keep reading because a position with Preston Feather may be right for you!

As an Accounting Specialist, you will help keep our financial operations running smoothly by supporting both our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. Working closely with our Finance team, Purchasing team, Inventory Specialists, and Customer Experience team, you'll play an important role in ensuring accurate financial records and excellent service for both vendors and customers.

As an Accounting Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Processing vendor invoices accurately and ensuring timely payments
• Reconciling vendor bills with purchase orders and inventory receipts
• Assisting with vendor co-op claims and vendor account maintenance
• Maintaining vendor documentation, including W-9s and certificates of insurance
• Posting customer payments accurately and promptly
• Assisting with customer account maintenance to keep records current
• Communicating with customers to research and resolve payment discrepancies

To be successful in this role, you must consistently demonstrate the ability to:

• Maintain a high level of accuracy while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Communicate professionally and courteously with vendors, customers, and coworkers
• Work collaboratively across departments to resolve questions and improve processes
• Learn new systems quickly and adapt to changing business needs
• Take ownership of your work and follow issues through to resolution

Required qualifications for this role include:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• One to three years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting support
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with ERP or accounting software preferred
• Distribution, wholesale, or building materials experience is a plus

As a member of the Preston Feather team, you can expect:

• A continuous improvement culture
• To work closely with a collaborative Finance team and other departments across the company
• A training environment that encourages professional growth and development
• An Employee Discount Program – Great DIY opportunities
• Annual Profit Sharing

If you don't already know us, here's a short introduction...

Preston Feather has been supplying the best builders in Northern Michigan since 1915. After more than 110 years, we're proud to call ourselves a locally owned family business, with Building Centers and Design Showrooms located in Boyne City, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Traverse City, and Gaylord. Our team works together to support contractors and homeowners throughout every stage of the building process, providing outstanding service and dependable expertise. We're focused on continuous improvement and finding new ways to better serve our customers. We earn our customers' confidence, business, loyalty, and friendship through Integrity, Compassion, Purpose, Merit, and Accountability. It's who we are. It's what we do.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.