Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company experiencing 30-40% growth this year. We are looking for a high-energy AP/AR Specialist to join a people-focused "core group" in Wilkes-Barre. This is a critical hire intended to help the team manage high transaction volumes. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear path to leadership and supervisory opportunities as the company expands its operations.
- Backlog Management: Quickly integrate into the team to manage a high volume of manual invoices
- Process Improvement: Contribute to efforts aimed at automating current manual processes to increase efficiency.
- Relationship Management: Maintain professional and confident communication with vendors
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Execute end-to-end payable and receivable functions to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions.
- Disbursements & Billing: Manage payment cycles (ACH, check runs, wires) and generate customer invoices while monitoring aging reports.
- Reconciliation: Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies proactively.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Controller, HR Consultant, and vendors to ensure seamless financial operations.
- Closing Support: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and reporting.
- Experience: Proven experience in both AP and AR functions, preferably within a manufacturing background .
- Software: QuickBooks proficiency is required. Experience with M1 ERP is considered a significant advantage but not required.
- Mindset: A "go-getter" attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal skills for vendor negotiations and internal collaboration.
- Reliability: Ability to work full-time, in-office in Wilkes-Barre.
- Standard benefits package (Health, Vision, Dental).
- PTO
- 401K with a 3% match.
- Professional development opportunities to grow into leadership roles.
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