Description

KENT WORLDWIDE is seeking an Accountant to lead customer deduction and short payment resolution processes while supporting key accounting functions such as month-end close, reconciliations, and audit preparation. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and excellent communication skills to collaborate across departments and with all levels of management.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the daily operations for specific areas of responsibility including:
• Customer deduction processes/Short Pay processing
• Specific month end close processes
• Broker commission processes
• Customer rebate program processes
• Customer Programs and sales deals
• Account Reconciliations
• Submit Accounts Payable vouchers as needed for deductions from sales reps and brokers
• Ensure compliance with proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions, where applicable
• Meet financial accounting objectives
• Maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience preferably with collections/dispute resolution and knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience necessary
• High attention to detail and accuracy

TRAVEL:

• Very limited as needed for training, meetings, etc.