Retail Space Solutions · 1 day ago
Staff Accountant
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry LevelRetail Space Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant responsible for accounts payable, billing & collections, and limited financial reporting. The role requires strong attention to detail and communication skills, as the accountant will interact with customers and suppliers while managing multiple tasks.
ManufacturingRetailRetail TechnologySelf-Storage
Hiring Manager
Lily Space
Responsibilities
Identify and document customer invoice submission requirements and ensure timely and accurate billing from the point of shipment. Generate credit memos and adjustments, maintaining accurate records and approval documentation in accordance with the published authority matrix
Review Accounts Receivable Aging for past due balances. Follow-up with customers and pursue escalations, leveraging the CZ sales team as needed, to achieve past due metric targets while minimizing working capital and collection risk
Using D&B reports, customer provided financial data, and credit references, set up new customers and recommend appropriate credit limits for new and existing customers, balancing what the customer will need based on expected volume with any identified credit risk concerns
Serve as “Forecast Champion” for assigned department head, creating and updating detailed forecasts in Adaptive, with timing aligned to Marmon forecast and budget timelines as communicated by the VPFinance/IT
Complete financial analysis projects as requested by Accounting Manager, VP-Finance/IT or President. Examples of analyses include but are not limited to pricing compliance and customer deductions
Serve as backup for generating daily “booked to go” and weekly sales reports for distribution to the organization, identifying and documenting key changes that may be useful for the users (e.g., large new orders, order timing shifts, canceled orders, etc.)
Serve as accounting support in the completion of key Marmon internal controls such as collection and first round review of audit support requests as well as completion of the inventory count preparation for all in person physical counts
Reviewing and processing supplier invoices received from inventory and non-Inventory suppliers within our software. Follow-up with suppliers and leverage the Operations team as needed, to achieve cut off deadlines
Assisting in inventory count and quarter end preparation through reviewing Goods Received Notes and coordinating with suppliers on outstanding invoices
Complete financial closing responsibilities accurately and in compliance with process documentation and the closing schedule, in support of Marmon’s requirements and deadlines, including but not limited to the following: Accrual Journal Entries, including preparation of supporting documentation Account Reconciliations, including timely resolution of reconciling or aged items
Review “exempt” transactions in Avalara that don’t have a supporting customer exemption form in CertCapture. Work with customer and accounting colleagues to obtain any missing certificates
Prepare & coordinate approval and processing of monthly Broker Statements. Reconcile statements to commission calculations. Notify VP-Finance/IT of any discrepancies so commission calculations can be updated
Qualification
Required
Education generally equivalent to an Associate's Degree
Strong Attention to Detail
Strong Organizational Skills
Communication
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily displaying appropriate professional skepticism
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, contracts, and accounting laws and regulations
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present financial or process information to management and colleagues
Ability to effectively collaborate in a team setting displaying professionalism and respect for all individuals (internal and external)
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in business or accounting
General Excel knowledge
CPA Candidate
Company
Retail Space Solutions
Retail Space Solutions designs, develops, and produces store fixtures.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
Google Patent
2025-02-20
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