Jr. Staff Accountant at Smiths Group — Simpsonville, SC

Job Summary and Essential Functions: The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Job duties to include but are not limited to:

• Daily invoicing and cash application across multiple locations.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested for review by Supervisors and Department Heads.
• Prepare, review, and send out weekly and monthly customer statements as needed.
• Cross train across AR/AP/Payroll functions.
• Demonstrates ability to actively strive for satisfaction in serving the internal customers and leading the accounts receivable group in customer service excellence.
• Implement best practices enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist senior management as needed.

Competencies

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Safety - Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Communication - Able to read and interpret written information; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; asks for and offers help when needed; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; follow through on commitments; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Ethics & Diversity - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds and supports organizational values; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Productivity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions; responds to management direction; is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.

Required Skills & Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications, competencies and abilities and any physical demands if required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two years or less experience
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of ERP software, EPICOR experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word).