Accounting Specialist

Southshore-Companies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

EAP Program

Job summary

United Container Company is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support accounting and administrative functions across multiple entities, reporting to the Corporate Controller. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing customer and vendor transactions, and ensuring timely month-end activities.

You will collaborate with accounting, operations, warehouse and sales teams, participate in process improvements, and provide backup for inventory, invoicing and related tasks

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable or accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 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.

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

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

Dynamics 365 BC

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

United Container Company is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Specialist to support a variety of accounting and administrative functions across multiple business entities. This position reports directly to the Corporate Controller and plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting customer and vendor transactions, and ensuring the timely completion of recurring accounting processes.

Essential Duties and 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

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.

Pay:

• $25.00 + per hour

Benefits:

• 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.