Accountant Job in Madera, California

Summarize briefly the major function and purpose of the position. Under general supervision, the position is responsible for maintaining accounts payable, Wells Fargo expense tracking and administration, risk management (insurance certificates), records retention, freight monitoring and customer invoicing, utilizing business system and established processes. This is entry level position with the possibility to grow within. We are looking for a candidate who is motivated and willing to take on new challenges with ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and problem-solver skills. • BA Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or business. • Minimum of 3 years bookkeeping, financial analysis, accounting, or auditing experience, preferably in manufacturing environment. • Must be able to communicate well with all levels of management and customers and vendors. • Have the ability to respond to internal and external customers professionally and tactfully. • Should be able to work independently and/or as a team player. • Proficient in operations of office equipment -- computers, MS software, Excel, Word. • Higher level of attention to detail and accuracy; Good knowledge of integrated business system (SyteLine) for manufacturing is preferred. • Good understanding of accounting principles is preferred. Accounts Payable • All vouchering of vendor invoices in SyteLine • Assign proper accounting distribution to non-PO invoices and secure approvals before vouchering • All payments by check or ACH processing in Syteline and match vouchers to payment advises for recordkeeping • Prepare assigned journal vouchers and accruals for month end closing. • All A/P Filing • Request and maintain W-9 on all vendors • Review vendor statements and resolve open items • Work on problem invoices with vendors, purchasing dept and receiving • Vouchers Payable Report clean up quarterly • Annual 1099 filing to the Data Center • Monitor weekly freight file from VTM, prepare coding corrections if needed and process JV to post to general ledger