Accounts Payable Specialist & Accounting Assistant

Miyoshi America, Inc; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Miyoshi America, Inc., a growing manufacturing company in Dayville, Connecticut, is seeking an Accounting Assistant / Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team. This role handles vendor invoices, account reconciliations, inventory invoicing and freight claims, with backup support for Accounts Receivable and month-end close.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently while coordinating with vendors and internal departments to maintain

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and obtain approvals.
• Research and resolve invoice, pricing, quantity, and receiving discrepancies.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable, Receiving Not Invoiced (RNI), and related General Ledger accounts.
• Process inventory and freight invoices and administer freight claims.
• Prepare vendor payments and maintain vendor records.
• Assist with intercompany accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Provide backup support for customer invoicing, collections, and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Support month-end closing activities and special accounting projects.
• Assist with process improvements and maintain accurate accounting records.

Skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Miyoshi America, Inc., a growing manufacturing company in Dayville, Connecticut, is seeking an Accounting Assistant / Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team. This role handles vendor invoices, account reconciliations, inventory invoicing and freight claims, with backup support for Accounts Receivable and month-end close.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently while coordinating with vendors and internal departments to maintain