Accounting Assistant II

The Manitowoc Company; Shady Grove (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company in Shady Grove, PA is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to perform clerical and accounting tasks, supporting managers and processing Accounts Payable information for departments and outside agencies. You will handle daily invoice processing, communicate with departments to resolve issues, and manage AP reports and reconciliations.

The role emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and timely payments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of invoices for payment; review reports including open receipts and invoices on hold.
• Communicate with other departments to resolve problems and implement process improvements.
• Communicates with shipping, receiving, sourcing, purchasing and vendor personnel on invoicing and/or payment issues.
• Completes price checks, weekly AP file updates, uploads documents to be scanned into the AP system, and reconciles AP statements.
• Help with processing of weekly AP Check run including manual checks, ACH and Wire Transactions when necessary.
• Review and approve BMO card transactions

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

In the Accounting Assistant II position, you will Perform diversified clerical/accounting functions, provides support to managers, processes and communicates Accounts Payable information to departments or outside agencies to resolves problems.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of invoices for payment; review various reports including but not limited to open receipts and invoices on hold.
• Communicate with other departments to resolve problems, ensure adherence to departmental policies and implement process improvements.
• Communicates with shipping, receiving, sourcing, purchasing and vendor personnel on invoicing and/or
• payment issues.
• Completes price checks, weekly A/P file updates, prepares and uploads documents to be scanned into the AP system, and reconciles A/P statements.
• Help with the processing of weekly AP Check run including manual checks, ACH and Wire Transactions when necessary.
• Review and approve BMO card transactions

Safety

Maintain departmental housekeeping and 5S standards, perform job functions in a safe manner, wear all PPE required by Company Policy where required, know & follow established job specific and facility wide safety & health procedures and rules, participate in safety and health training & demonstrate competency based on training received, and bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, or safety suggestions to attention of management or correct those you can.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma with 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable

Preferred Education And Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Or, associate’s degree with no experience necessary

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams & Outlook
• Personal Computer/printer/copier/scanner

Behavioral Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Time Management – process a high volume of AP Invoice transactions daily/weekly/monthly.
• Work Environment:
• Normal office environment. Possibility of exposure to production facilities

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.