Payroll/Accounting Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll/Accounting Specialist position is responsible to coordinate and control the processing of Accounts Payable invoices assuring, that they match purchase orders, are approved properly and payments processed timely, as well as providing back-up coverage to the Payroll process.

REPORTING

The Payroll/Accounting Sepcialist Back-up position reports to the Controlller.

Accountabilities

• Match with expediency, suppliers’ invoices to purchase orders, and receiving slips and processing same for payment

• Follow up on outstanding invoices, and unmatched PO’s

• Maintain continual flow of work through Accounts Payable

• Meet all check and wire issuance and closing deadlines

• Review and clear balances in SAP-GRIR account

• Ensure payments are made timely, accurately, and to the correct vendors

• Scrutinize every invoice for coding, approvals, correct mathematic extensions, as well as manages vendor discounts, applicable sales and use tax, and ensure correct billing quantities against the SAP systems

• Review monthly expenses at month end to assure all necessary accruals are entered

• Annually prepare filings of 1099’s to all appropriate vendors

• Provide bi-weekly forecasts of cash required to cover vendor payments in the coming weeks

• Manage petty cash and maintain mail room

• Review, reconcile and maintain vendor files and statements

• Participate in projects (as identified)

• Respond to vendor inquiries and internal inquiries in an accurate, professional and timely manner

• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Accounts Payable and Financial Authority policies and procedures within the established internal control environment.

• Responsible for accurate coding and appropriate payment of product and services

  Additional responsibilities as assigned due to business changes

  Will be required to provide back-up coverage and support to the payroll function, as well as other accounting functions as needed

  Every employee must implement Kruger environmental policy in their daily tasks. In particular, employees are responsible to abide by legal and corporate environmental requirements and must adhere to all environmental procedures. Every employee is responsibly to report all environmental incidents and any potential environmental hazards

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma/GED required with a preference for a Associates Degree in Business/Commerce, Finance or Accounting
• A minimum of 3 years relevant accounting (AP and Payroll) and business experience
• Accounting concepts and financial compliance requirements
• Expereince utilizing Excel and a large financial system(s), knowledge of SAP preferred
• Auditing experience is preferred, and a strong knowledge of internal controls
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Understand manufacturing operations, computer systems and product cost
• Plan and organize your own work activities, manage work time efficiently, work independently
• To have proven complex analytical skills as well as ability to develop sound recommendations and solutions
• Partner with managers and employees to positively impact business results
• Demonstrated accountability and responsibility for independent judgment and successful outcomes
• Implement and maintain effective financial policies and practices in a large manufacturing business
• Office procedures, methods, including computers and applicable CMMS, Microsoft Office and other applicable software and databases
• Consistent track record for executing performance objectives an delivering results
• Key Competencies including: candor/integrity, influencing & building partnerships, team work, accountability, problem solving, and customer focus

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.