Dover Corp Looking for Accounting Clerk at Austin, TX  Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for administering the accounts payable and accounts receivable function for a business unit, following policies and procedures established by the Group Controller.

Accounts Payable:

• Posts all purchase invoices into ERP job coding as necessary.
• Processes ACH and/or wire payments
• Maintain electronic files of paid bills with links in invoice posted in ERP.
• Process 1099’s.
• Reconciliation of various general ledger accounts.
• Reconciliation of vendor statement of accounts.
• Research and process discrepant invoices and receiving errors.
• Reconcile and research other AP reports to ensure accuracy to financials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Accounts Receivable

• Assist with posting of sales invoices as needed.
• Receives and posts cash receipts.
• Ensure correct coding of all customer invoices and payments in the ERP system.
• Direct incoming phone calls to appropriate person.
• Reconciles outstanding account balances.
• Prepares periodic reports on accounts receivable and past due status.
• Performs collection activities including sending follow-up inquiries.
• Negotiates repayment agreements on past due accounts.
• Approves and maintains credit terms for customers within guidelines provided by the Controller.
• Refers seriously delinquent accounts to collection agencies.
• Assist in month-end financial statement close.
• Support other accounting projects, as necessary.

Costing

• Maintains cycle counts and related supporting documentation per procedures.
• Reconciles, adjusts, and maintains proper job order labor hours.
• Resolves job order labor hours with production management/supervisors.
• Reviews and closes job orders as needed.
• Supports and maintains ad-hoc reports for management.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• Two years of college level accounting coursework preferred.
• At least five years experience administering the accounts payable, accounts receivable functions of a company.
• Able to communicate efficiently and professionally with internal and external customers both orally and in writing is required.
• Knowledge of finance principles
• Knowledge of financial reporting
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software/strong Excel software skills
• Experience in an ERP system
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and accurately follow through on work activities with time constraints and interruptions to meet deadlines as well as to work independently with a minimum amount of direction and/or supervision.

Essential skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player and ability to work independently
• Confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Require repetitive use of hands and fingers

Work may require some walking, standing, carrying and recurring reaching or similar activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated