Accounting Specialist

Piovan; Cranberry Township, Northern (Butler County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PiovanGroup in Cranberry Township, PA seeks an Accounting Specialist to manage accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and daily cash postings. You will support cash flow objectives by ensuring timely collection, accurate payment posting, and cross-functional collaboration with customers, vendors, sales, and management.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of experience, strong Excel and ERP skills (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics/NetSuite), and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or 10+ years of direct work experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• 6–10 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or Accounts Payable in a corporate setting.
• Experience with cash application and payment posting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ERP systems experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable Management: generate/distribute invoices, monitor aging, resolve discrepancies, reconcile accounts, extend credit as approved.
• Customer Collections: contact customers, negotiate terms, escalate high-risk accounts, document communications.
• Cash Posting & Reconciliation: post payments (ACH, wire, checks, credit cards), apply cash, resolve unapplied amounts, assist with month-end close.
• Accounts Payable Processing: code/process vendor invoices, match to POs, ensure approvals, reconcile statements.
• General Accounting Support: assist month-end/year-end closing, maintain records, support audits, identify process improvements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

ERP software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or 10+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

PiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The PiovanGroup Shared Services organization provides best in class manufacturing and business support services to its brands in order to create a competitive advantage for each of the brands to drive better solutions for customers. Our businesses include Conair, the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing, Thermal Care, a leading provider of industrial heat transfer solutions, and Pelletron, a leading supplier of pneumatic conveying equipment and dust removal systems.

Position: Accounting Specialist

Location: Cranberry Township, PA

Role

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing accounts receivable activities, customer collections, accounts payable processing, and daily cash posting functions. This role supports the organization's cash flow objectives by ensuring timely collection of customer balances, accurate application of customer payments, and prompt processing of vendor invoices. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with customers, vendors, sales teams, and management.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management

• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely.
• Monitor customer account balances and aging reports.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, short payments, and billing issues.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate account records.
• Extend credit to external customers as determined by approval levels.

Customer Collections

• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances and sales tax exemption statuses via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Negotiate terms of payment and payment plans with external customers and internal/external sales employees, as necessary.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend collection actions.
• Document all collection activities and customer communications.

Cash Posting and Reconciliation

• Post customer payments received via ACH, wire transfer, checks, lockbox, and credit card transactions.
• Apply cash accurately to customer accounts and invoices.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash and payment discrepancies.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities.
• Prepare cash receipt reports and support treasury functions as required.

Accounts Payable Processing

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Ensure approvals are obtained in accordance with company policies.
• Process vendor payments and maintain payment schedules.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment-related inquiries.

General Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support audits by providing requested financial information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

Duties and Requirements

Education

• High school diploma required.
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, [or related field] or ten (10) plus years of direct work experience without format education.

Experience

• Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Accounts Payable, or related accounting functions in a corporate environment.
• Experience with cash application and payment posting.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or service-based environment.
• Knowledge of electronic payment processing, vendor portals, and banking platforms.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

Performance Measures

• Reduction in aged receivables.
• Collection effectiveness and Days Billings Outstanding (DBO) performance.
• Accuracy and timeliness of cash posting.
• Timely processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Reconciliation accuracy and audit compliance.
• Quality of customer and vendor relationship management.