Accounting Specialist

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team! Allient Inc. is a global publicly traded company with over 2200 employees at 26 locations in 11 countries. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for administration of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions. This includes the verification, processing, recording and payment of supplier invoices as well as ensuring the company receives and properly records payment for goods and services according to policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:

• Receives, organizes, and processes invoices timely, accurately, and in accordance with the organization's accounts payable policy and procedures.
• Processes 3-way match for POs, receiving documents and invoices.
• Responsible for 1099 maintenance and preparation of documents for annual mailing and submission.
• Maintains, organizes, and files all payment records and supporting documentation.
• Posts amounts collected to customer accounts in ERP.
• Reviews and analyzes customer accounts for payment progress and determines appropriate course of action based on customer history, balance outstanding and age of receivables.
• Communicates and follows up with customers to resolve outstanding balances and billing disputes.
• Works with RMA department to review returns and generates credit memos as required for review & approval.
• Communicates with management and sales organization regarding outstanding balances and billing issues.
• Provides weekly updates of forecasted cash inflows
• Performs account reconciliation performed for month-end close.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting or equivalent number of years, bachelor preferred.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic account principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office and accounting software package (ERP) experience desired Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred.

Salary: $40,000 - $57,000
To learn more about Allient, visit our website at www.Allient.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.