Accounting Clerk

Metcut Research Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health, dental & vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401K match

Bonus plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Metcut Research Inc. is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support our Accounting Department. The role emphasizes accurate processing of financial transactions across AP, AR, and payroll support, with proficiency in Great Plains and Microsoft Office.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Overtime may be required during peak periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll support.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work overtime may be required during peak periods (e.g., month-end, year-end).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices within Great Plains and record information on the job cost sheet.
• Submit invoices to customers via portal or email.
• Address invoice inquiries and follow up on payment status.
• Maintain organized customer files.
• Maintain customer sales tax exemptions and apply sales tax based on locale and exemption status.
• Agree employee expense reports and credit card purchases to the general ledger.
• Organize completed job cost folders and schedule for storage.
• Backup timekeeping processes for the team.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Communicate with internal departments, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Great Plains

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Clerk to support our Accounting Department.

Metcut Research is a full-service firm with significant, world-leading experience in testing materials. We have been providing excellence in materials testing since 1948. For over 75 years, our expertise has propelled innovation across aerospace, space, transportation, energy, and medical industries.

Our people are at the heart of our success and the foundation of our strategy for the future. We believe that long-term, sustained success only results from investment in people. Each member of our workforce is an important financial stakeholder in our business. We know that it is our people who differentiate us in our chosen field of materials evaluation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, the Accounting Clerkis responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll preparation. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and supports the overall efficiency of the accounting department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process invoices within Great Plains and electronically record the information on the job cost sheet.
• Submit invoices to customers per the Purchase Order. These submissions tend to be made via a customer portal or email.
• Address customer concerns on invoice submissions and follow up on payment status of invoices.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date customer files.
• Maintain customer sales tax exemptions and accurately apply sales tax based on the customer’s locale and exemption status.
• Agree employee expense reports and credit card purchases to the receipt and classify the purchase to the general ledger.
• Organize completed job cost folders and schedule them for storage.
• Support team functions by acting in a backup capacity for time keeping processes.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks as dictated by their manager or supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll support.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work overtime may be required during peak periods (e.g., month-end, year-end).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation. We also offer challenging work and the opportunity to be a valued member of our growing and profitable team! We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicabl e).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.