Accounting Associate

Schaeffer Oil Company; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Work from home option

Job summary

Schaeffer Oil Company is seeking an Accounting Associate – Pricing Approvals in Saint Louis, MO to manage pricing on orders and handle accounts receivable tasks. The role supports rate reviews, discounts, and exemption processing within a growing, family-owned manufacturing environment.

The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) with match, profit sharing, and the potential to work from home one day per week after 90 days.

Qualifications

• At least one year of office experience in accounts receivable or credit approval, or a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Administrative skills: organization, prioritization, and customer service; ability to maintain confidentiality; strong problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Pricing Approval: review and approve orders with discounts and promotions; verify pricing criteria.
• Tax Exemption Processing: process tax exemptions and adjust rates as needed; request updated exemptions.
• Payment Processing: handle credit card and EFT/check payments; resolve payment issues.
• Customer Account Maintenance: correct orders and maintain account information.
• Payment Receipt Processing & Support: respond to inquiries, resolve disputes, reconcile accounts, and document AR activities.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Customer service

Organization

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Accounting Associate# Accounting AssociateCorporate Office - Saint Louis, MO 63118## OverviewSalary Range$45,000.00 - $47,500.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayTravel PercentageNoneCategoryAccounting## Description**Why Work Here?*** Work for a Family-Owned Company-Be a NAME not a number!* Made in the USA products* Highly Competitive Benefits including bonuses, profit share, medical coverage, 401(k) 6% match* Career Advancement Opportunities* Oldest Lubricant Manufacturer in the country-Founded in 1839**Job Summary:**As an Accounting Associate – Pricing Approvals, you will approve order pricing and promotions, as well as perform accounts receivable duties.**Responsibilities:****Pricing Approval*** Review and approve orders with discounts, promotions, questions* Review account pricing criteria on accounts* Follow up on discount questions* Process lube equipment orders**Tax Exemption Processing*** Process incoming tax exemption certificates* Answer questions and adjust tax rates* Review and request updated exemptions from existing accounts**Payment Processing*** Process credit card payments* Process one-time EFT/check‐by‐phone payments**Customer Account Maintenance*** Correct customer orders* Maintain general account information**Payment Receipt Processing & Support*** Handle customer inquiries and payment calls* Resolve invoicing and payment disputes with customers and Sales Reps* Analyze and resolve payment discrepancies* Process journal entries and reconcile accounts* Maintain accounts receivable documentation## Qualifications* At least one year of office experience in accounts receivable or credit approval, or a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, or a combination of relevant education and experience.* Proficiency in MS Office: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint* Administrative skills: organization, prioritization, and customer service* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Critical thinking and discernment skills**Physical Demands and Working Environment:**Perform job duties in a newly renovated office environment.Schaeffer Manufacturing is North America’s oldest oil, grease, lubricant, fuel additive, crop enhancement and surfactant manufacturer. We exist to provide world-class product performance and durability for our customers while putting money back into their pockets.Our benefits are among the best in the industry which include affordable medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, up to a 6% company match on the 401K and a profit-sharing plan. This position will also have the option to work from home 1 day per week after 90 days.Schaeffer Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic identity or any other characteristic covered by law.www.schaefferoil.com