Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation is hiring: Accounting Specialist in Wayne

Overview

LMC is a leading buying group for a network of independent family-owned building material companies across the US. As their buying group, LMC negotiates and facilitates procurement opportunities for the most desired brands in the lumber and building materials industry. We also provide operational support with a focus on logistics, capital equipment, technology, and marketing. By leveraging the billion-dollar buying power of our members, LMC ensures our members have a competitive edge to capture more of their local market.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This role will be instrumental in owning the end-to-end show billing process, performing critical reconciliations, overseeing cash management, and managing corporate payables. The ideal candidate will be organized, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end show billing & employee expense reimbursement process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, internal and external communication, and revenue & expense recognition.
• Perform reconciliations related to show billing to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage daily cash activity, including monitoring cash flow, preparing cash forecasts, and ensuring funds are appropriately allocated.
• Oversee corporate accounts payable processes, including invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of billing and payment timelines.
• Compile resale certificates from various states where suppliers are located and assist with providing suppliers updated annual resale certificates.
• Assist with audit preparations by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Support the development and improvement of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Associate degree with relevant experience considered).
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in billing, payables, or cash management.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software (Great Plains preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, reconciliations, data analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to work 4 days in office and 1 remote per week.