ACCOUNTANT I
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Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAccountant IMoboTrex has an opportunity to join our growing organization as a full-time Accountant I at our corporate headquarters located in Davenport, IA. This role is responsible for general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory/cost accounting and other finance and administrative areas.MoboTrex offers a positive culture where no matter an employee's position in the company, everyone's unique expertise contributes to our success. We engineer, manufacture, and sell a wide range of standard and custom traffic control products across America.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Administer accounts receivable process to include, but not limited to the following:a. Posting customer invoicesb. Administer sales tax invoicing process including ensuring appropriate exception documentation is on filec. Processing vendor invoices for inventory items shipping directly to customers (drop shipments) which includes receiving and shipping of productd. Applying customer payments, including processing credit cards when applicable.2. Review customer accounts and statements to assure accuracy, timeliness and best terms to improve cash flow.3. Adhere to accounts receivable policies and procedures and ensure external and internal controls and policies are adhered to.4. Assist in identifying potential problem accounts and send follow-up correspondence. May produce reports of accounts that are in arrears, analysis of bad debt and analysis and reconciliations of bill runs to detect fraud. Review and monitor credit sources, credit files, customer applications and delinquent accounts.5. Monitor and resolve customer deductions in a timely manner.6. Perform daily and periodic costing processes to ensure items are set to appropriate and accurate cost using the query to trigger events as well as reacting to emails sent to costing folder.7. Administer accounts payable process to include, but not limited to the following:a. Posting vendor invoices for inventory itemsb. Posting vendor invoices for non-inventory itemsc. Assuring the appropriate levels of approvals are followedd. Paying all vendors within stated terms unless otherwise directed by the General Accounting Manager, Finance Director or CEO. Payment methods to include processing weekly A/P checks, electronic payments and corporate credit card.8. Review vendor accounts and statements to assure accuracy, timeliness, and best payment terms taking advantage of cash term discounts as agreed to by the General Accounting Manager and the Finance Director.9. Assist in providing information for tax purposes as appropriate in this area, including Use Tax Liabilities and 1099 reporting.10. Work with Procurement, Receiving and vendors to help resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, material receipts and vendor invoices, including quantities and pricing.11. Assist with month-end close process, including but not limited to preparation of journal entries in compliance with work standards such as appropriate documentation and reconciling accounts from subsidiary ledgers to trial balance.12. Analyze exceptions, adjustments and non-standard transactions in addition to routine A/R and A/P transactions.13. May assist Finance Director, General Accounting Manager or other colleagues with miscellaneous paperwork and reporting.14. Assist with year-end audits.15. Cross train with other members of the Finance Department to provide coverage.16. Follow the records retention policy as required.17. Assist with other job duties as assigned.RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant accounting experience (2-3 years)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:1. Must have Accounting knowledge.2. Must have strong communication skills.3. Must have strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and CSI.4. Must have strong analytical skills.5. Must possess a sense of urgency for timing of transactions and processes.6. Must be accurate and organized.7. Must have an understanding of business processes.8. Must demonstrate initiative in process improvements.Physical Demands and Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the employee may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and ability to adjust focus.The position is primarily an office-based position.