Assistant Accounting Manager

SUMMARY

Are you interested in joining the growing, dynamic, Chicago-based company responsible for designing and producing the innovations that control the quality of your morning cup of Joe? Do you have front office experience in accounting or customer service? If your answers are "yes" you are invited to join our team as an Assistant to the Accounting Manager, with a primary focus on overseeing Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), office and logistics functions.

* Level of ideal candidate: 2-6 years of relevant experience.

Fast facts about MPE:

• Wide name recognition in the coffee and food industries
• Glassdoor review score of 4.6 stars
• Worldwide market leader for coffee grinding, conveying, and systems solutions.
• MPE customers are many of the largest food and consumer products companies in the world; including Starbucks, Hershey's, Mondelez, Quaker, Nestle Purina, and many others.
• MPE is a growing company that leads the industry with product innovations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Assistant to the Accounting Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the Accounting Manager's responsibilities and overseeing key financial and logistical operations. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in accounting and logistics, along with the ability to work closely with executive leadership as well as multitask teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The position reports to the Accounting Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support to Accounting Manager
  • Coordinate and manage special projects assigned by the Accounting Manager.
• Accounts Payable (A/P) and Receivable (A/R) Oversight
  • Supervise and support A/P and A/R teams in processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Logistics Management
  • Oversee logistics operations, including coordination of parcel shipments and freight.
  • Supervise and support logistics teams.
  • Manage documentation and coordination of international shipments.
• Financial Reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports related to A/P, A/R, and logistics activities.
  • Contribute to the analysis of financial data for strategic decision-making.
  • Assist in the pricing structure for different product lines.
• Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in A/P, A/R, logistics, and overall financial operations.
  • Implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency.
• Order management
  • Manage and review new capital equipment orders.
  • Work alongside other teams to maintain schedules for capital equipment orders.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Level of ideal candidate: 2-6 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in accounting, A/P, A/R, logistics, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience with an ERP system.
• Independent team player.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High attention to detail.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development

If you are a strategic thinker with a strong financial and logistical background, ready to support the Accounting Manager in driving financial success, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.