AP/AR Accountant
Metal Cutting Experts ‚Ä¢ Rockford, Illinois ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $55,000–$60,000 / year
Posted on Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- Review, code, and process high-volume vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure invoices are correctly coded and classified to the appropriate expense accounts, cost centers, and projects in accordance with accounting/company policies and GAAP
- Perform invoice matching (3-way) and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
- Manage vendor setup, maintain vendor master data, and respond to supplier inquiries
- Prepare and process payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) and ensure proper approvals
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations
- Generate and post customer invoices and credit memos
- Apply cash receipts, reconcile customer accounts, and investigate payment variances
- Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and support collections activities
- Communicate with customers regarding billing issues and payment status
- Ensure accurate revenue-related postings and documentation
- Reconcile AP and AR sub-ledgers to the general ledger
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare reports related to payables, receivables, and cash flow
- Identify process improvements and support implementation of system or workflow enhancements
- Requires a high school diploma with minimum 5 years relevant accounting experience OR associate’s degree in accounting with minimum 3 years relevant work experience.
- Preferred candidate will have 5 or more years progressive experience, ideally from within a manufacturing environment, performing accounting roles similar to the posted primary responsibilities of this position
- Experience working cross-functionally, including production and marketing departments
- Ability to accurately prepare timely reports. Monthly closing process with strict deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office programs