Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionWe're Hiring Join Our Team! Are you motivated and driven? Do you have a desire to help solve problems?Do you want to be part of a company that is growing strategically and excited about change?Join the Kee Safety team as our newest AP/AR Accounting Specialist based in our Buffalo, NY office.Who is Kee Safety?Separating People from Hazards is our life's work. Kee Safety, Inc. is the North American business operation of Kee Safety, Ltd. in the United Kingdom. We maintain a strong sales presence here in the USA with our manufacturing and warehouse center headquartered in Buffalo, New York.Kee Safety is the leading global supplier of safety systems and solutions. When you join the Kee Safety Team, you are not only aligning yourself with the leading safety and fall prevention experts in North America but with people who are passionate about fall prevention, safety, and who care about their company and its customers.What Can We Offer You?We are most proud of our employees and our culture. We believe in our employees and understand that when they are engaged and they are happy - they will thrive and our business will grow.Our corporate culture includes:A strong, collaborative work environmentTraining and development opportunities for personal and professional growthLife-long friendshipsOur Kee Giving Sponsorship Program: Kee Safety will donate to community initiatives that employees support outside of workKee Safety provides some of the best benefits around:401k plan with excellent match and bonus contributionA comprehensive benefits programPaid holiday, vacation and sick timeSummaryThe Accounting Specialist will interface with all work groups within the company as well as other sister companies. This role works with customers and vendors to resolve billing issues and expedite payment. They reports directly to the Controller and works with internal parties (Accounting, Sales, Customer Service) to investigate and correct invoice discrepancies for assigned Business Units.What Will You Do For USProvide accounting and administrative support to the accounting department; as well as other internal and external customersAccounts receivableMake collection calls to delinquent accounts on a regular basisSend out month end customer statements where appropriatePost customers check to their A/R accountNotify customer service/inside sales when checks are short paid with the appropriate paperwork so that customer service can resolve the issue/issuesPost intercompany wire transfers to the intercompany accountsIdentify billing point-of-contact, maintain account records, and build strong relationshipsReceive and document all incoming mailed check paymentsClosely monitor high-risk and high-value invoices for prompt paymentUse monthly AR report to track progress against company benchmarksResearch past due balances and investigate billing discrepanciesWork with internal parties to process credit and debits to clear customer accountsAccounts payableInput AP invoices into computer systemIssue checks to pay vendors on a weekly basisPost wire transfer to intercompany accountsAudit all freight bills to verify that customer was charged correctlyReview all vendor invoices for billing errorsSeek approval from the appropriate personnel for all AP invoicesProcessing of intercompany invoicesPerform other tasks/duties as assigned by your supervisorRequirementsWhat We are Looking ForAssociates Degree in Accounting, or 2-4 years of proven accounting or collections experienceB2B and Manufacturing experience preferredFamiliarity with ERP systems preferredExcellent knowledge of MS Office products, especially ExcelExperience in a multi-site organization would be an advantageExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to proactively recognize problems and resolveStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to perform filing and record keeping tasksIndividual characteristicsThis position requires a self-directed, forward thinking and energetic person who is results oriented and capable of professional and detailed follow through. Other qualities of a Successful Accountant are:Must possess a strong pro-active attitude to work, and view the finance function as a truly added value function within a businessThe ability to learn and adapt in a growing environmentA thirst for knowledge, especially for career development and willingness to learn and growProfessional interaction with staff all timesStrong attention to accuracy and detailProven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize workloads, ensuring that tight deadlines can be metPositive attitude and team playerCustomer focused attitudeSpecial/Particular RequirementsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EOESalary Description$24.00/hrKee Safety Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital or veteran status, place of national origin or other categories protected by law.Minimum Salary: 24.00 Maximum Salary: 24.00 Salary Unit: Hourly