Sr. Accounting Specialist

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Sr. Accounting Specialist role assists in a number of functions across the organization including AP, AR, Billing, credit analysis and other similar functions. This role serves the critical function of processing and maintaining complex financial transactions. It also serves as an important connecting point between the company and our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions, including high-value and multi-layered invoices, account reconciliations, billing disputes, and intercompany transactions. 
• Identifying, analyzing and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Coordinating and communicating effectively with internal cross-functional teams at various levels of the organization.
• Communicating with customers/vendors to resolve disputes
• Maintaining compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. 
• Demonstrating strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to streamline processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Producing reports to update management on status of accounts
• Cross training in other departmental functions as needed to provide backup.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Preference for five years or more experience in accounting or similar function
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Word, Outlook, and an emphasis on advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting / ERP systems
• High School diploma or GED required, associate’s degree in finance, accounting or related field preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Good interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Ability to work satisfactorily as a Team Member and communicate with all levels within the company
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Adept at problem solving and finding creative solutions
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis 
• Ability to set, adjust and change daily priorities
• Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in the most positive fashion for all parties concerned

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
• Dependability

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand complex documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Ability to understand and speak clearly and communicate in English.