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Accounting Administrator - Norcross, GA

POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Administrator will oversee the day-to-day operations of the DEUTZ Finance & Accounting department, which includes tasks such as processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining records. The Accounting Administrator will liaise with the Director of Credit Management, teammates, multiple departments, and internal/external vendors. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of the basics of financial management and serve as a resource for all clients with the ability to carry out financial duties related to the Credit Management function of the DEUTZ Accounting/Finance Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage and provide invoices or supporting documents to internal/external clients while documenting all vendor billing processes and systems.
  • Perform credit tasks such as credit holds, credit card payments, and order releases as appropriate while adhering to company credit policies
  • Collab with other departments to resolve and escalate potential customer issues promptly
  • Assist accountants with physical inventory and audit processes and prepare all financial data and payroll, and other reports on a monthly and fortnightly basis.
  • Prepare new account setups for credit review by the Credit Analyst and Director of Credit Management (reference requests, DNBi reports, tax forms)
  • Perform accounts receivable statement reconciliation while maintaining files and updating records as required.
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain all payable account checks, monthly journals, entries, and sub-ledger for fixed assets.
  • Research, and reconcile all bank accounts and resolve all issues in processes.
  • Ensure efficient client services and provide support to administration staff.
  • Evaluate and organize all agreements, invoices, and customer physical contracts with products and billing.
  • Coordinate with management and recommend improvement in the quality of the DEUTZ accounting department and provide operational support
  • Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Individual Contributor

Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 10%   depending on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required

Preferred

Description

X

 

3-5+ years of experience in A/P Administration

X

 

Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking.

X

 

Diligent work ethic and ability to prioritize the processing of transactions

X

 

Excellent organizational skills

X

 

Working Knowledge of SAP Basic Skills

 

X

Associate’s or higher degree in business or related field (desired, but not required)

COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products with a particular focus on intermediate/advanced Excel.  (Significant experience with pivot tables and v-lookups, a plus)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through under tight timelines and pressured situations
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to solve problems related to invoices that haven't been paid or discrepancies in a company's records and find solutions quickly and efficiently to timely process payments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to work with multiple departments and personalities
  • Capable of analyzing data and interpreting the results to drive solutions
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and remain calm under pressure.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY:

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Office work environment with quiet to moderate noise level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Concentration/Attention to Detail (Constant)        
  • Vision (Close, Constant)   
  • Sitting (Frequently)                                                       
  • Verbal
  • Communication (Frequent)                                       
  • Standing (Frequently)   
  • Walking (Frequently)                                                    
  • Hearing/Listening (Frequently)

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.