Accounting & Finance Specialist

Southshorecompanies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

United Container Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support accounting operations across multiple entities. This role handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end tasks while collaborating with operations, sales, warehouse, and leadership teams.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting or related field and 2+ years of experience, with proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC)

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• 2+ years of accounting, AP/AR experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Excel essential.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and company pay runs.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Process customer credit card payments and bank cash receipts.
• Prepare recurring customer and intercompany billings.
• Support freight billing, freight reconciliation, and related accounting activities.
• Maintain customer records, tax exemption documentation, and other financial records.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end accounting processes.
• Provide backup support for inventory, invoicing, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, warehouse, and sales teams to support business objectives.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-training opportunities.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cash application

Invoicing

Month-end close

ERP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Job description

United Container Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support accounting operations across multiple business entities. This role is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, customer invoicing, reconciliations, month-end support, and related accounting activities. The position works closely with operations, sales, warehouse, and leadership teams and offers opportunities for professional growth, cross-training, and exposure to a wide range of accounting functions within a growing organization.

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and company pay runs
• Manage accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, collections, and cash application
• Process customer credit card payments and bank cash receipts
• Prepare recurring customer and intercompany billings
• Support freight billing, freight reconciliation, and related accounting activities
• Maintain customer records, tax exemption documentation, and other financial records
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end accounting processes
• Provide backup support for inventory, invoicing, and other accounting functions as needed
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, warehouse, and sales teams to support business objectives
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-training opportunities

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience preferred
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Collaborate within a team and interact across all company departments.
• Primarily office-based, with occasional exposure to warehouse areas, requiring personal protective equipment such as hi-vis vests.

Starting at $26.00 per hour, based on experience

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Child
• 401(k) + 4% Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• EAP Program

United Container Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.