Accounting Clerk

Columbus McKinnon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking an Accounts Payable/General Accounting Clerk to support the Accounting/Finance Department. The role includes AP processing in SAP ERP and daily inventory cycle counting with reconciliation, plus monthly reporting and coordination with auditors.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, capable of working independently and cross-functionally, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Process PO and non-PO accounts payable invoices in SAP ERP.
• Assist buyers with 3-way match and code non-PO invoices.
• Research AP invoice discrepancies and obtain approvals for resolutions.
• Respond to vendor AP and corporate inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and credit memos.
• Prepare daily inventory counts and reconcile to system counts.
• Deliver daily and monthly reports to management.

Job description

The Clerk will be responsible for providing accurate and timely Accounts Payable and General Accounting support to the Accounting/Finance Department. As well as, Inventory Cycle Counting responsible for reconciliation of the daily counts, for tracking any adjustments by reason code and preparing information monthly.

Working hours:

6:00AM - 2:30PM (Mon-Fri)

Responsibilities:

• Using SAP ERP, process PO and non-PO accounts payable invoices in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist buyers in 3-way match disconnect; code non-PO invoices using the chart of accounts
• Research all AP invoice discrepancies and work with various departments and/or Buyers for approvals and resolutions
• Answer, resolve, and respond to all vendor AP and Corporate inquiries
• Research and reconcile vendor statements
• Review and match vendor credit memos
• Requires adherence to an established level of count coverage.
• Ability to provide a daily reconciliation of actual inventory counts to a computer system count that must be performed.
• Capability to deliver daily and monthly reports to management as required.
• Able to work annually with external and internal auditors to understand their position and represent the company in a profession manner.
• Assist the Accounting/Finance staff with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Experience:

• Ability to learn and use SAP ERP
• Ability to carry out all duties in a timely manner while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Expected to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work effectively both independently and cross-functionally
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written skills
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred Skills / Experience:

• Associate's degree in accounting, preferred
• Experience with Excel, preferred
• Previous cycle counting experience, preferred