Position location: Buffalo, NY

Responsible for initiating and overseeing the successful execution of the accounts payable & accounts receivable functions of the organization.  Perform wide variety of accounting duties. Review and analyze the general ledger, input journal entries, prepare financial statements and prepare various financial work sheets.

Essential functions

  • Initiate and oversee payment processing of vendor invoices including printing checks and initiating wire transfer payments to vendors.
  • Review and approve purchase requisitions for non-inventory purchases.
  • Prepare details and post journal entries for month-end accruals of unprocessed invoices.
  • Investigate and respond to vendor inquiries.
  • Audit and process employee expense reports for payment.
  • Record daily vendor activity and prepare a report summarizing the transactions.
  • Monitor accounts payable activity by auditing vendor statements.
  • Prepare monthly reports of significant expense variances to budgeted amounts.
  • Assist the Corporate Controller in preparing budgets.
  • Prepare various balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Prepare and mail annual 1099 forms.
  • Assist the Corporate Controller with bank audits and financial statement audits.
  • Analyze and investigate unmatched vendor receipts over 30 days old.
  • Review vendor invoices for proper sales tax, prepare details and process payment for self assessment of vendor use tax.
  • Prepare reconciliation reports for parent company and subsidiaries.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to the Accounting employees directly responsible for.
  • Interact with Accounting employees directly responsible for on a regular basis to reinforce strengths while helping to identify opportunities for further development.
  • Responsible for conducting annual performance reviews of Accounting employees directly responsible for.
  • Perform other duties assigned as necessary.  

Qualifications

  • Two (2) year Associates or Four (4) year Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance preferred.
  • Ten (10) years of experience in analytical accounting (problem solving, implementing process improvements).

Interpersonal skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to effectively interact and collaborate with all levels of the organization including senior management.
  • Proactive, highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to effectively motivate and develop others.
  • Detail oriented
  • Analytical skills

Technical skills/special requirements

  • Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft office, Word, e-mail, internal network with emphasis on Excel).
  • High level of proficiency utilizing ERP-LN business system.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of accounting practices.
  • Able to interact with international subsidiaries when necessary.
  • Work environment is a regular office setting with occasional exposure to a manufacturing setting.
  • Payables & Receivables Accountant positions directly reports to this position.

Benefits overview

LVD Strippit, Inc. offers a Total Rewards package regarding a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. This package includes but is not limited to:

  • Medical and dental plan
  • Life Insurance for employees / dependents
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Short and long term disability coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) savings plan with Company match
  • Personal Cancer Indemnity plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Paid Time Off and holidays

EOE statement

LVD Strippit, Inc. is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap/disability, and veteran status.

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