AP/AR Specialist in Bohemia, New York at NORTHEAST AERO COMPRESSOR CORP

The AR/AP Specialist is responsible for supporting an experienced finance team within a successful publicly owned aerospace company. This position performs a multitude of accounting activities including accounts receivable, credit management, accounts payable, and other accounting related tasks. The position requires excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. A working knowledge of office processes and related computer software and electronic communication tools is essential, as is the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Various accounts receivable functions including receipts, cash application, invoice posting, collections and credit management
• Various accounts payable functions including invoice entry, purchase order three-way matching, and payment processing

§ Collaborate with the other departments to support overall department goals and objectives

§ Assists with ERP system management and reoccurring procedures

• Assist with internal and external financial and tax audit and documentation compilation
• Other duties, responsibilities and special projects may be assigned. The team member is expected to work in other areas of the accounting department when needed to assist operations and perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Experience and Skills

• Distribution and/or manufacturing background preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience working with ERP systems preferred

Physical Requirements

· Work is performed in a standard office environment; Noise level is moderate in the work area.

· Ability to communicate well orally with customers, management and co-workers is crucial. Regular use of phone and email communication is essential. Hearing and vision correctable within normal ranges is essential for conversations, receiving information and preparing and inspecting documents.

· Must be able to sit for extended periods up to 50% of the time for computer use or maintain equipment in and around your desk. Occasional lifting of boxes, event materials, parts, swag or procured items up to 25lbs.

· Ability to move about the office occasionally accessing files, storage, office equipment, meetings as required.

· Must have good vision, and hearing with manual dexterity for computer work.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Finance, or Accounting preferred