Accounting Technician - 1st Shift (NTN Driveshaft Anderson/Anderson, IN) - Anderson, IN

Position Summary:

Responsible for processing all accounts payable invoices and accounts receivable cash receipts, along with related account reconciliations and problem resolutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opens mail daily and marks all invoices as "Received on Date".
• Compiles, sorts, codes and matches a variety of documents such as invoices, receivers, purchase orders, etc. - substantiating business transactions and reviewing for accuracy.
• Ensures coding to correct accounts.
• Records Sales and Use tax liabilities when necessary.
• Performs accurate data entry of invoices (PO and no-PO) and business transactions (vouchers, credit memos) into the JD Edwards (JDE) Accounts Payable system for future payment. Files appropriately for future payment processing/check matching.
• Reviews and identifies invoices and email correspondence that may contain fraudulent requests or changes.
• Attaches voucher packets to printed A/P disbursement checks and prepares for mail or prepares Bank wire/ACH requests. Files all paid documents appropriately.
• Monitors all accounts and statements received to ensure that payments are current.
• Monitors JDE outstanding Received but Not Invoiced (REBNI) reports for invoices not yet received or lost. Investigates details and takes appropriate action so that payments to vendors are not delayed.
• Monitors old JDE POs (Open Commitment Report) for unreceived items. Investigates and works with requestor to determine status so that records are complete. Closes old POs if necessary to accurately reflect outstanding company obligations.
• Reconciles and reports vendor discrepancies and problems, while working to correct.
• Reconciles A/P Aging Detail report to JD Edwards (JDE) general ledger control account for A/P.
• Verifies and processes all customer payment receipts - reconciles and reports discrepancies and problems.
• Adds verified/approved vendors to JDE and maintains and updates vendor information including W-9s.
• Prepares month-end AP accruals as necessary.
• Provides documentation for annual audit.
• Participate in the development and implementation of internal control processes, accounting policies and procedures, and risk management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• General knowledge of accounting and understanding of general ledger accounts and how they relate to suppliers and customers.
• 1 - 3 years relevant experience with AP/AR and related problem solving, preferred.
• Formal education in accounting practices and principles a plus.
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively to enter data and reconcile general ledger account variances.
• Strong analytical and computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties while working under strict timelines to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally and communicate with internal and external parties.
• Customer service and team oriented.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strict attention to safety.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or in a multi-cultural environment a plus.