CFS is partnering with a family owned and operated company in Addison, IL that specializes in contract manufacturing, blending, and packaging of food products.

AP Accountant
PURPOSE: Process corporate payables and various general accounting tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily:

• Inventory invoices - review paperwork and log from Receiving Department. Match receiving paperwork to supplier invoices and review for damages, shortages and discrepancies in price, freight, etc. Obtain proper approvals and then enter invoices into ERP system for payment. Enter information from inventory invoices into an Excel spreadsheet for costing control.
• Non-inventory invoices - match purchase orders and packing slips, obtain proper approvals. Enter into system for payment.
• Pull processed invoices for co-workers as needed.
• Wire funds to vendors via online banking.

Weekly:

• Process weekly check run, including a review with Accounting Manager, printing checks, running back-up reports, obtaining signatures, mailing checks, and filing documents.
• Verify that all available vendor discounts are taken.
• Calculate payments for suppliers that require wired funds.

Monthly:

• Enter monthly regular payments (i.e. Rent) and process all invoices before period end.
• Gather information for period end A/P accrual.
• Generate month end A/P aging reports and verify that balances agree with the General ledger balance.
• Update excel spreadsheets for monthly health insurance costs by department.
• Generate supplemental A/P reports to support monthly borrowing base report.

Occasional, Infrequent:

• Assist with completion of 1099's at year-end, make New Year files and pack old files into boxes for storage.
• Backup for Accounting Manager and Accounts Receivable staff.
• Special projects for Accounting Manager and CFO, as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Manufacturing ERP experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge required in the use of a personal computer.
• Proficient knowledge required in Excel and MS Office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires contact with individuals in various departments and the ability to work well with others to see that invoices are processed accurately and appropriately.
• The individual will have exposure to all levels of management.
• Represents company in a professional manner when in contact with vendors.
• Strong math and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to multi-task and be organized.
• Must handle very confidential information appropriately.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting highly desired.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years experience in a similar Accounting position.
Compensation: $ 45,000 - $ 55,000 Annual Compensation