S&C's Finance & Accounting Department is responsible for maintenance, analysis and reporting of accounting and financial information. In this position, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely completion of day to day accounting activities for the S&C Chicago F&A function which includes applying cash receipts, processing customer invoices, procuring collections from customers and reviewing commissions earned by sales representatives. The Accounting Specialist will report to the Supervisor - Accounts Receivable and will play an active role on the S&C Finance & Accounting team.

The work associated with this job includes processing various types of accounting-related activities, but is not limited to the following:

• Assists for processing customer invoices
• Assists for all S&C Chicago customer and third-party internet portals used for transacting invoices
• Responsible for coordinating customer invoice activities with S&C Inside Sales team and S&C Sales Representative offices.
• Assists with the application of domestic and foreign cash receipts through Oracle and bank website
• Responsible with contacting customers to collect unpaid amounts on past due invoices
• Responsible for requesting credit references for prospective customers and completing credit reference requests for existing customers
• Assists with issuance of credit/debit memo's upon request
• Assists and reviews the commissions earned by S&C sales representatives each month
• Reviews Royalties payable from S&C subsidiaries and other business partners
• Assists and supports the month-end and year-end accounts receivable closing processes
• Works with fellow team members on LPS (Lean Performance Systems) activities

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service--Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• * Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• *Judgment--Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent experience. Demonstrated math skills.
• Computer proficiency working with full range of Microsoft Office software tools.
• Team oriented person who can focus on details and deal effectively with deadlines.
• Strong organization and communication (both verbal and written) skills.

Relevant Experience Required:

• 4-5 years of experience working in a finance and accounting office environment.

Experience Preferred:

• 3 to 5 years Accounts Receivable Processing experience
• Experience with Oracle
  
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