Accounting Specialist Job at Parker Hannifin in Kalamazoo

Overview

Parker Hannifin
Parker Aerospace develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, help us make the extraordinary happen and shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Parker offers opportunities for professional and personal development. Our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Position Summary: With minimum supervision, responsible for any combination of calculating, posting and verifying of accounting data of a complex nature exercising independent judgement in one or more of the following functions: Accounts Payable, Payroll/Labor, Accounts Receivable and Billing.
• Process accounts payable transactions, research discrepancies, communicate with suppliers on issues and payment status.
• Process weekly payroll, reconcile timecard hours with various reports and process pay adjustments and deductions.
• Process monthly journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with accounts receivable collections and sales adjustments.
• Investigate questionable data and take corrective action when necessary.
• Interface with functional departments, management, vendors and customers.
• Perform other related responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Three years Accounting/Payroll experience or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
• Two years college accounting or equivalent professional coursework preferred.
• Prior computer experience (Microsoft Office products) and data entry required.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with others and be a participative team player.

Benefits

• Health and well-being: Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts, wellness incentives, EAP, and additional insurance options.
• Financial security and growth: Competitive salary with annual bonus, 401k employer match up to 5% and retirement contributions.
• Time away and work-life balance: Generous Paid Time Off and up to 15 paid holidays per year; parental leave and other benefits.
• Career advancement and education: Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year and ongoing educational support.
• Parker Purpose opportunities (Social Responsibility): Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and various engagement activities.
• Additional benefits: Employee discounts, referral program, dress for your day policy, on-site fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and drug-free workplace with applicable testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency may be required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import/export regulations.