Accounting Associate III

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckhead & Newport Meat and Seafood is seeking an entry-level Accounts Receivable support within the finance department in Ohio. The role focuses on processing and posting customer invoices and payments, plus related AR duties under supervision.

The ideal candidate will have basic accounting knowledge and strong Excel skills, with good communication abilities for customer and sales team interactions. On-site role in Ohio.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Entry level position with 1 year accounting knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices.
• Correct/resolve invoice discrepancies/issues.
• Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices.
• Scan/File all customer invoices.
• Apply cash/checks to customer accounts.
• Print, email customer AR statements.
• Prepare AR reporting (monthly, ad hoc).
• Collaborate with sales to reconcile balances and assist collections.
• Assist with all accounting/finance tasks as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by the financial lead.

Skills

Excel

Customer interaction

Data analysis

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s/Associate in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Word

Job description

Job Summary

This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for processing and posting of customer invoices and payments and other related A/R (Accounts Receivable) functions as well as other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job Summary

This position is a support function within the overall finance department. This position is responsible for processing and posting of customer invoices and payments and other related A/R (Accounts Receivable) functions as well as other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receive, reconcile and process all customer invoices.
• Correct/resolve invoice discrepancies/issues.
• Reconcile short pays and skipped invoices
• Scan/File all customer invoices
• Apply cash/checks to customer accounts
• Print, email customer A/R (Accounts Receivable) Statements
• Prepare A/R (Accounts Receivable) reporting. (monthly, ad hoc, etc)
• Collaborate regularly with sales team in reconciling customer balances and on collection efforts
• Assist with all aspects of the accounting and finance departments as needed
• Other tasks assigned by financial lead.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Finance or Accounting Preferred

Experience

• Entry level position
• 1 year accounting knowledge preferred

Professional Skills

• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Word and Excel (Excel skills highly valuable).
• Strong comfort level interacting with both customers and sales
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data