Accounting Specialist

Lehigh Valley Plastics; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Plastics, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. This role handles daily transactional accounting activities, including customer invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting with 1–4 years of experience, and strong Excel skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication are essential for interacting with all levels of the

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting required.
• 1-4 years of experience in accounts receivable, general accounting or similar accounting support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Advanced Excel knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily customer invoicing and credit memo processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Oversee accounts receivable collection activities, including daily check deposits, customer follow-up and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Prepare and distribute credit and collections reports to management and the corporate office.
• Establish and maintain customer accounts, ensuring accurate and complete customer information.
• Prepare and distribute daily sales, bookings and margin reports to support management decision making.
• Support Group Controller with month-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and support documentation, including tax exemption certificates, invoices, checks and receipts.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Lehigh Valley Plastics, a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our team.

This person would be responsible for managing daily transactional accounting activities, including customer invoicing, accounts receivable, collections, and financial reporting. Provides additional support for month-end closing, account reconciliations, cost analysis, and other accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for daily customer invoicing and credit memo processing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Oversee accounts receivable collection activities, including daily check deposits, customer follow-up and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Prepare and distribute credit and collections reports to management and the corporate office.
• Establish and maintain customer accounts, ensuring accurate and complete customer information.
• Prepare and distribute daily sales, bookings and margin reports to support management decision making.
• Support Group Controller with month-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and support documentation, including tax exemption certificates, invoices, checks and receipts.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting required.
• 1-4 years of experience in accounts receivable, general accounting or similar accounting support role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Advanced Excel knowledge preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.