Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Shippers Supply is seeking a results driven Staff Accountant to join our team If you are looking to broaden your Accounting & Finance skillset at a growing company where your given variety, visibility and ownership of your role, we might be the perfect fit! This role will join our our Accounting team and report to the Controller.

As an independently owned company, we've been providing precision packaging equipment, materials solutions, and supplies throughout the upper Midwest since 1928. We value our customers and strive to find the best-fit solutions to achieve their business goals. As an Staff Accountant, you'll play a critical role in supporting our daily operations and ensuring the accuracy of our Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections and General Ledger maintenance. If you're passionate about accounting and want to be part of a results-driven, growing company where you can make a difference, Shippers Supply is the right place for you.

Hybrid Work Environment - Position will be approximately 60% in the office and 40% remote after training period, depending on department needs.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Timely and accurately prepare, post, verify and record customer payments and transactions.
• Create & send customer invoices according to company procedures.
• Identify delinquent accounts and contacts customers for payment.
• Coordinate with other company departments and customers to research discrepancies and perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.

Accounts Payable

• Timely and accurately complete payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices and expense transactions.
• Coordinate with other company departments to research discrepancies and perform account reconciliations.
• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports & recording entries.
• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling, and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation.

Data & Reporting

• Ensure timeliness of data entered in the Company financial systems and verify accuracy on a daily basis.
• Reconcile bank statements and company credit cards.
• Prepare documents for audits.
• Review Sales and Use tax filings
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures.
• Maintain and update customer and vendor contacts in ERP system.
• Creates various accounting reports.

Other essential functions

• Continually look for ways to improve processes and systems to make them more efficient and effective.
• Responsible for working safely at all times and providing a safe work environment for employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Background checks and drug tests required.

Salary Transparency

The pay range for this position is $22.00-26.00/hour. Please note that the higher end of the pay range is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role. Most new hires typically start at the beginning of the pay range, with opportunities for growth and increases based on performance and tenure.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years Accounting or similar work experience preferred.

• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to anticipate and prioritize work needs.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Accurate, reliable and deadline driven.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other accounting software programs. (Acumatica ERP experience a plus)

• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.

Why Join our Team?

• Opportunity for hybrid in person/remote work environment
• Small team environment
• Opportunity for growth
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Company-paid long term disability
• 401k with company match
• Positive company culture
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays and floating holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Parental Leave