Accounting Specialist focus on Accounts Payable and General Accounting

Fortune Electric America Inc

Accounting Specialist focus on Accounts Payable and General Accounting

Hermitage, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Fortune Electric America is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our growing Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys Accounts Payable while expanding their experience across general accounting, financial reporting, audits, and process improvement.

    You'll gain hands-on exposure to multiple areas of accounting, work closely with an experienced team, and have opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a stable international organization.

    Why Join Us? ✅ Immediate start with full training ✅ Competitive base salary + bonus ✅ Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000), and 401(k) employer profit share, etc., ✅ Up to 30 PTO days + paid holidays ✅ Strong, positive company culture – we treat employees like family

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Accounts Payable

    Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.

    Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.

    Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, and checks).

    Process employee expense reports.

    Maintain electronic AP records and supporting documentation.

    General Accounting

    Prepare account reconciliations.

    Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

    Record journal entries.

    Assist with sales tax documentation and filings.

    Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.

    Prepare various accounting schedules and reports.

    Financial Reporting & Audits

    Prepare supporting schedules for external auditors.

    Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting.

    Gather documentation for internal and external audit requests.

    Maintain organized accounting records.

    Process Improvement

    Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.

    Assist in documenting accounting procedures.

    Recommend efficiencies through automation and improved workflows.

    Participate in special accounting projects.

    Cross-Training

    This position will be cross-trained in multiple accounting functions to provide departmental support and backup coverage, including:

    Accounts Receivable

    General Ledger

    Bank reconciliations

    Financial reporting

    Project accounting support

    Month-end close activities

    What We're Looking For

    Education

    Associate's Degree in Accounting required

    Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

    Experience

    3–5 years of accounting experience

    Strong Accounts Payable experience

    General Ledger experience preferred

    Experience with ERP systems (Oracle and QuickBooks are a plus)

    Proficient in Microsoft Excel

    Skills

    We're looking for someone who is:

    Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

    Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

    Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities

    A strong communicator and team player

    Self-motivated and dependable

    Comfortable handling confidential information

    Eager to learn and grow into broader accounting responsibilities

    If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a company that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you!

    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

    Fortune Electric America Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or another legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona fide occupational qualification).