**Overview of the Company**
United Wheels Inc. ("UWI") is an international, privately held business, with affiliated companies and operations in Asia, the Americas and around the world. UWI is a world leader in the design, manufacture and international distribution of bicycles, e-bikes, and rideable toys, manufacturing more than 6 million bicycles and e-Bikes each year. In additional to cycling, UWI is at the forefront of materials science though Allite Inc. and its affiliated companies, which utilizes its proprietary magnesium alloys across numerous industries (e.g., sporting goods, robotics, electronics, aerospace, etc.).
**UWI owns and operates several bicycle-related subsidiaries. These subsidiaries include**:
**Summary**
The Staff Accountant is accountable for timely and accurate processing of General Accounting and reporting of all general ledger related items. Accurate business records and sound bookkeeping procedures will be maintained all while strengthening existing inter-departmental relationships.
The Staff Accountant will assist the Finance manager in the processing of transactions related to the General Accounting function and monthly closing process. Timeliness, accuracy and attention to detail of all processes are required. This responsibility is technical and process management in nature and will include high volume. Therefore, required skills include thoroughness, data entry, general math, effective time management and a positive mental attitude. Other responsibilities will include monthly closing entries, account reconciliations, general accounting duties, and special projects as assigned. Strong computer skills, including Excel, are also required.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.**
Invoice Management:
- Issue, send, and follow up on outstanding invoices.
- Ensure that invoices are generated with correct information and sent to customers promptly.
**Payment Follow-Up**:
- Contact customers to remind them of outstanding payments and negotiate payment terms if necessary.
- Monitor received payments and update the corresponding accounting records.
**Recording and Reconciliation**:
- Record payments in the company's accounting systems.
- Perform periodic reconciliations of accounts receivable to ensure accuracy of balances.
**Discrepancy Resolution**:
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in received payments by working with customers and other internal departments.
- Manage credit notes and necessary adjustments.
**Report Preparation**:
- Prepare and present reports on the status of accounts receivable, including aging analysis and cash flow projections.
- Report on overdue accounts or those at risk of non-payment.
**Account payable**:
- Provide support and assistance to customers regarding billing and payment issues.
- Respond to inquiries and provide detailed information on the status of their accounts.
**Internal Collaboration**:
- Work closely with other departments, such as sales and Corp. accounting, to ensure proper management of accounts receivable.
**Other Duties in accounting area**:
- Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Researches sales order, contract, invoice, or payments
- Verifies customers accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Forecasts cash requirements
- Assists with monthly closing process
- Prepares bank, A/R & A/P and general ledger account reconciliations
- Coordinates monthly departmental inventory counts
- Assists with audits
- Creates reports as necessary
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
- Assists in special and administrative projects as necessary
**Competencies**
- Customer Focus - Aims to satisfy all customers while maintaining effective relationships, both internal and external. Maximizes those relationships to improve personal, department, and organizational performance. Holds co-workers and customers to a similar standard.
- Energy - Have a tremendous amount of energy and passion for our people, products, and brands. Approaches each date willing to take on the day's challenges. Operating at their individual peak performance without encouragement.
- Energize - Energize teams with enthusiasm and excitement without intimidating them. Projects a positive mental attitude and can-do spirit, who lifts up members of his / her team. Does not get discouraged by setbacks.
- Edge - Have a competitive edge and an overwhelming desire to win. Hates losing and will give 100% commitment to achieving or exceeding their plan. Willing to make difficult decisions, when called upon.
- Execution - Action and performance oriented and are focused on attaining results. A team player who is reliable and follows through on