Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable Focused

Description

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper. 

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. Click here to learn more about Britten, Inc.

What We Seek...

We are looking for an individual with a strong concern for quality and accuracy of work with a results-oriented focus. The work the Accounting Specialist will be responsible for involves critical and technical thinking and problem solving based on detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts and thorough analysis of relevant details. The position allows for creative thinking of new ideas, systems, or plans, and an innovative problem-solving approach. The individual in this position must maintain a professional demeanor and make sound, well thought-out decisions. If you are self-motivated, have a competitive drive to get things done and a positive response to pressure and challenge in a fast pace and changing environment then this job is for you!

We want people who align with and can live our core values:
We Say Yes
We Hustle 

We Think Bigger
We Keep Promises
We Build People Up

Job Summary and Job Functions

• Own and manage an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process. Both team members should be fully capable of closing AP independently.
• Independently perform all accounts payable duties and responsibilities. While collaboration with the Controller and Assistant Controller is encouraged for more complex issues, the goal is to resolve day-to-day tasks and vendor inquiries directly and confidently. 
• Take full ownership of weekly check runs, alternating responsibility week-to-week. Each individual is accountable for ensuring accuracy and timeliness during their assigned week.
• Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, and other company-wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Partner with the Controller and Assistant Controller to contribute to a clean and timely year-end audit. This includes proactive involvement in gathering and preparing audit documentation.
• Respond directly to vendor inquiries, resolving account questions independently whenever possible. Use internal resources only when truly necessary, after reasonable effort to resolve the issue.
• Participate in audit preparation by taking the initiative to understand and assist with audit documentation, even if it is your first time being involved.
• Review and prepare yearly 1099s, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Develop readiness to support special projects by demonstrating reliability, accuracy, and proactive communication in core responsibilities.
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in accounting and operational software: Great Plains, SalesForce, 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Results oriented focus with the ability to get things done and the ability to quickly adapt in a changing environment 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• 1 year or more of related experience, required
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment working atmosphere
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments 
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another 
• Communicating with others to exchange information 
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Performing and assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness work 
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Light work that includes moving or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive hourly rate and/or salary is being offered and a full benefits package for all full-time positions. Benefits Package Highlights: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee’s pay)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies) Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities
  
  

Britten, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristics as protected by federal, state or local law. Britten, Inc. is a drug free employer.