Myers Industries is hiring: Accounting Generalist in Miami

Our One Myers team is made up of some of the most revered brands in the industry, including: Myers Tire Supply, Patch Rubber Company, Tuffy Manufacturing, Akro-Mils, Scepter, Buckhorn Inc, Jamco Products, Ameri-Kart, Elkhart Plastics, Trilogy Plastics and Signature Systems.

Our people are the engine behind our growth, and they work to deepen our customer relationships, serve our niche industries, and drive our success.

We invite you to apply and consider joining our team as we drive our business forward. We would love to have you as part of the next chapter of our growth story!

DEPARTMENT: Accounting/Finance

REPORTING TO: Controller

SUMMARY: Responsible for abroad range of Accounting and Finance systems and functions, driving process improvement. Ensure SOX compliance in all accounting documentation and written processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs three-way match of invoices, vendor purchase orders, and pack lists
• Processes and files vendor add/change requests
• Processes weekly check/ACH/wire runs
• Reviews accounts payable reports and pack lists to ensure no outstanding items
• Prepare monthly AP accrual
• Process and file annual 1099 forms
• Scan all AP/AR documentation into imaging system
• Designs, prepares, and maintains spreadsheets using appropriate calculations/formulas
• Reconciles transactions, financial data, and other information to an automated accounting system
• Analyzes inventory documentation and prepares monthly reconciliation to general ledger
• Monitors, communicates, and supports other functional areas in inventory costing rates and makes recommendations for changes to rates
• Prepares and reviews inventory costing analysis for accuracy
• Assists in making appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals with the organization
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable/accounts receivable
• Ensures compliance to all established SOX controls and procedures
• Assists in all internal/external audits
• Responsible for compiling documentation and data entry of all new customers/vendors and changes to existing customers/vendors (MDS – Master Data Specialist)
• Collaborates with Controller on general ledger account reconciliation, month end closing, and financial statement preparation
• Monthly balance sheet account analysis resulting in general ledger journal entry
• Responsible for customer invoicing, payment processing, and collections
• Maintains customer deduction database and works closely with sales department, supply chain, and customer to resolve all deductions
• Responsible for quarterly reporting on deductions to management
• Establishes and maintains customer credit limit procedures
• Assist other departments as required
• Assist Controller in other monthly tasks as instructed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting Certification, or an equivalent combination required
• Five to seven years of experience preferred.
• Ability to always maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of employees and outside contacts (Customer, Other Myer’s Companies, Other Departments, Suppliers).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
• Must take initiative to utilize problem solving skills
• Proficient working abilities within Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, and Power Point

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work conditions consistent with a general office environment. Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment. Standing and walking are frequent and required. Occasional climbing, crawling, squatting, and lifting of up to 25 pounds is required.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries Plastics Manufacturing