Accounting Specialist

Aisin Electronics Illinois,LLC; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefit programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance programs

Employee assistance program

Vehicle discounts and more

Job summary

AISIN Electronics Illinois, LLC is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the Finance Manager across a range of accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll administration, and month-end close. You will help with special projects, implement policy and procedures, and assist with annual audits.

The role requires the ability to work independently and within a team, with strong attention to detail and a willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• An Associate Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of AEIL accounting procedures and policy.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and concepts.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Accounts Payable, including supervising the entry of invoices in the Oracle system, ensuring timely payment.
• Assist Finance Manager with daily review of the EDI and E-Payment websites, and resolve issues.
• Prepare E-Payment requests for Finance Manager review.
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable, including issuing sales invoices and monthly intercompany Sales Summaries.
• Oversee Purchase Order administration, including recording POs and approvals for payment.
• Maintain the Office Supplies cabinet and record cost allocations to departments.
• Record new fixed asset purchases in FAS and reconcile assets between Oracle and FAS.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with research to resolve routine accounting problems and improve reporting tools.
• Support external auditors and assist with process improvements.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Self-motivated

Innovative

Good attendance

AEIL procedures

Basic accounting

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle accounting

FAS

EDI/E-Payment systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Department: Finance

Position Summary

This position will support the Finance Manager in the completion of various accounting functions required to meet the goals of the finance department. Moreover, this position will have an active role in assisting with special projects and establishing policy and procedures.

Position Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• Responsible for Accounts Payable, which will include supervising the entering of all invoices into the Oracle Accounting system, ensuring payment of invoices on a regular and timely schedule, and resolving disputes or questions with vendors.
• Assist Finance Manager with daily review of the EDI and E-Payment websites, and resolving any issues.
• Preparing E-Payment requests for Finance Manager review.
• Responsible for the completion of Accounts Receivable, including issuing sales invoices and preparing monthly intercompany Sales Summaries.
• Supervise the administration of the Purchase Order process, including recording all Pos issued, matching packing slips with POs, and obtaining approvals for payment.
• Responsible for administration of the Office Supplies cabinet, maintaining the transaction log, and recording appropriate journal entries to allocate costs to departments.
• Assist Finance Manager with the recording of new fixed asset purchases in FAS. May assist Finance Manager with monthly reconciliation of asset balances between Oracle and FAS.
• Maintain other appropriate ledgers, spreadsheets and records, as required by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Assist Finance Manager with research needed to resolve routine accounting problems.
• Assist Finance Manager in improving and streamlining business processes.
• Assist Finance Manager in designing/creating better reporting tools and systems to support the objectives of the organization.
• Assist Finance Manager with fulfilling the requests of the external auditors.
• Responsible for managing administrative tasks within the department, including processing of daily mail, maintenance of the stamp meter, printer and other equipment.
• Assist Finance Manager in preparing for and completion of the semi-annual physical inventory observations.
• Responsible for setting and meeting department budget.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks within the Company as required by the Finance Manager or management.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to accept new challenges.
• Must be innovative and customer focused.
• Must be responsible and have good attendance.
• Must be knowledgeable with AEIL accounting procedures and policy.
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced with basic accounting principles and concepts.
• Must be able to think critically and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers.
• Ability to direct the workloads of certain team members (i.e. Accounting Clerk)
• Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.

Education/Training/Certifications

• An Associate Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Salary Range

$52,000 - $61,535

Requirements

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

About

AISIN offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

Position Type

Full-time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.