Accounting Clerk

Job Title: Accounting Clerk   Department: 510 Administrative 

Reports to: Controller    Pay Type: Non-Exempt

About Us:

MP Equipment, a Middleby company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. We specialize in providing total line solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Job Summary:

To ensure timely completion of financial transactions for both payment of company bills and processing of customer payments received.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assemble, review and verify receipt packets from Inventory. 

· Research and resolve receipt packet discrepancies or issues by corresponding with Inventory and/or purchasing and/or the vendor. 

· Match complete accurate receipt packets to PO invoices.

· Flag and verify any unusual or questionable PO invoice items or prices.

· Research and resolve PO invoice discrepancies or issues by corresponding with Purchasing and/or the vendor. 

· Flag and verify any unusual or questionable non-PO/Miscellaneous invoice items, prices, and GL codes.

· Enter invoices into ERP system.

· Gather necessary approvals for non-PO AP invoices prior to entering in system.

· E-mail ACH payment details to vendors.

· Respond to vendor inquiries.

· File and maintain AP invoices.

· Assist with the month end closing.

· Backup for Accounts Receivable.

· Provide supporting documentation for both internal and external audits.

· Maintain confidentiality of organization information.

· Performs other related duties/projects as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Good judgment.

· Be committed, professional and able to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

· Problem solving.

· Ability to multi-task.

· Strong data entry skills with basic knowledge of database concept.

· Proficient in data entry, computer, and MS Office skills.

· Must work well in a diverse and fast-paced environment while interacting with all levels of staff with a high degree of professionalism and positive demeanor.

· Demonstrates the initiative and ability to work independently.

· Must possess a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and complete tasks quickly and accurately by the deadline.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Basic accounting knowledge.

· 2 to 4 years of accounts payable/accounts receivable experience preferred.

· Previous work experience preferred.