Accounting Clerk - Peerless Industries

Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years.  Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more.  You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.

• We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
• We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons.  Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs. 

To assist the General Accounting department with daily accounting functions, month-end close and year-end audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Degree required, Associates Degree desired

Experience:

• One year of accounting experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Good communication skills      
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of current Microsoft Office suite Acumatica ERP system

ESSENTIAL RESULTS:

• Apply cash, check, credit card, and lock box payments made by customers to their account balances timely and accurately
• Process approved adjustment offsets to customer account balances requested by the Credit / Collections area
• Works closely with Customer Service Department and Credit / Collections area resolving problems with disputed or incorrect customer charges
• Process daily receiving work from suppliers
• Print and prepare daily AR invoice processing
• Properly encode all invoices for payment with correct ledger codes and departments
• To correctly process supplier invoices for payment by matching receiving work, purchase orders, and invoices
• Provide backup support for all daily AP functions
• Provide backup for the daily shipments report processing
• Assist with assigned accounting projects
• Assist and support general accounting functions with Mexican and British affiliate
• Aware of the Quality & Environmental Policies & Objectives and understand your role & contribution towards these goals and how activities in your area contribute towards these objectives.
• QMS & EMS Master List – aware where to find documented policies, procedures & instructions 
• Aware of Significant Environmental Aspects & Impacts (Environmental MGT System)
• Understand Environmental Compliance obligations & implications for non-complying
• Proper MGT & handling of Hazardous & non-hazardous Waste, including recycling.
• Participate & support Peerless Emergency Preparedness & response plan.
• Contribute toward EMS & QMS initiatives & improvements to support QMS & EMS Goals & Objectives.
• Other duties upon request

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Occasionally entering plant/warehouse (can range in temperature, humidity and dust levels).
• Must be able to wear required safety PPE.

We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, health club reimbursement, education reimbursements and a friendly, progressive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.