Staff Accountant

Overview

An established supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs is seeking an experienced Accountant to support its growing business within the Parts division. This role is based in Clifton Park, NY, with opportunities to work remotely alongside finance and accounting teams across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer invoicing efforts to ensure accurate and efficient processing and delivery (via invoicing portals, emails, etc.)
• Follow up on payments with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely collections and minimize outstanding past due invoices
• Act as the customer support liaison for order processing issues, including invoicing, collections, and shipping
• Assist with the monthly financial closing process
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Support the RMA process for customer returns, including logistics and accounting
• Provide support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments with ad hoc tasks
• Assist in inventory cycle counts and year-end physical inventory counts
• Monitor and process employee expense reports through Concur
• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives related to finance processes
• Ensure conformance to corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Implement and utilize technology tools to improve efficiencies and data accuracy
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with export regulations is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in multi-location environments with staff in different locations
• Proactive in identifying areas of need and taking initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Power BI is a plus
• Experience using ERP systems such as Epicor/Kinetic or SAP
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000

Location

• Clifton Park, NY (with remote work opportunities across the United States)