Staff Accountant

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 addition to cycling, UWI is at the forefront of materials science through Allite Inc. and its affiliated companies, which utilize 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: Huffy Corp. (https://www.huffybikes.com/), the iconic bicycling company based in Dayton, Ohio, with more than 125+ years of bicycling history.Buzz Bicycles (https://buzzbicycles.com)Batch Outdoors Inc. (https://www.batchbicycles.com/)Niner Brands International Inc. (https://ninerbikes.com/)VAAST Bicycles, (a division of Allite Inc.) (https://www.vaastbikes.com/) 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.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.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 orders, contracts, invoices, 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.Customer Focus - Aims to satisfy all customers while maintaining effective relationships, both internal and external.Energy - Have a tremendous amount of energy and passion for our people, products, and brands.Energize - Energize teams with enthusiasm and excitement.Edge - Have a competitive edge and an overwhelming desire to win.Execution - Action and performance oriented and are focused on attaining results.Increases Company Value - Strives to increase sales, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maximize profits.Innovative / Continuous Improvement - Committed to improving processes, products, services, and a willingness to embrace change.Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.Supervisory Responsibilities
None Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or commensurate experience.
Two to four years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting environment, organizational skills required.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization, in Spanish.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office - Proficient in Excel and Word.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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