Bookkeeper

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable

• Accounts for invoices
• Enters customer remittances and deposits checks
• Resolves deductions from payments
• Collects overdue accounts
• Enters returns
• Processes credit notes for deductions, returns, allowances
• Generates debit notes for resolved deductions
• Troubleshoots customer service inquiries
• Administers credit management

Accounts Payable

• Processes invoices and supporting documents
• Researches problem invoices; interfaces with vendors, customer service team, and others to reconcile
• Reconciles freight bills
• Analyzes freight claims
• Prints checks with supporting documents

General Accounting

• Maintains accounting department files and records
• Enters information into accounting data entry system
• Reconciles bank accounts
• Generates reports and analyses for internal and external (e.g. auditors) users
• Assists in closing the books monthly and annually

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION

• One (1) year of related work experience in accounting, or a related degree required
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math calculations with accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong computer skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Bookkeeping certification, plus

Physical Requirements:

Regularly stand/sit for extended periods, operate office equipment, perform light-moderate lifting, lift/move up to 35 lbs. occasionally, bend, twist, and maintain posture. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

C OMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Planning/Organizing -- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism -- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality -- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity -- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability -- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative -- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

COMPANY CORE VALUES

Merola Tile Fundamentals

We stay true to our mission statement “Improving Homes. Improving Lives.” With our product we improve homes, but it is with our collective effort that we improve lives. Our Fundamentals describe the values, behaviors, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique workplace. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It’s who we are, and it’s what drives our extraordinary success. It’s our commitment to each other to improve our lives.