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PennEngineering® · 1 week ago

Accounting & HR Assistant

Shelby Township, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

PennEngineering is a company committed to innovation and collaboration, fostering an inclusive environment for professional growth. The Accounting & HR Assistant will be responsible for managing accounts receivable and payable, as well as providing support to the HR department with various administrative tasks.

Industrial Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Apply all customer payments to AR within JDE

Deposit checks received and identify daily wire transfers

Conduct weekly review of debtors and contact customers by phone/email to ensure timely payments

Report overdue account status and collection actions to Finance and Sales Managers

Place overdue accounts on hold and notify Customer Service

Address customer inquiries regarding missing invoices, credit requests, etc

Reconcile the GL Control Account to the Customer Ledger and bank accounts at month-end

Reconcile Intercompany Accounts with domestic and international entities

Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks

Review customer credit limits at least every six months and adjust as needed

Assist with AR month-end reporting requests

Support year-end audit with AR-related documentation and responses

Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner

Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices

Prepare weekly payment runs and maintain positive vendor relationships

Monitor AP aging and resolve discrepancies with vendors

Assist with vendor account reconciliations and respond to inquiries

Maintain accurate and organized AP files and documentation

Support month-end close by preparing AP-related reports and schedules

Assist with job postings on company career pages and job boards

Screen applications and forward qualified candidates to hiring managers

Coordinate interviews, pre-employment testing, and background checks

Assist with onboarding tasks, including preparing new hire paperwork and organizing orientation materials

Assist with employee communication, memos, and scheduling of HR-related meetings or training sessions

Provide general administrative support to HR leadership as needed

Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety standards and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableERP software (JDE)MS ExcelCommunication skillsCustomer serviceMicrosoft OfficeAutomotive industry experienceProblem solving

Required

High school degree required

Strong MS Excel skills

Strong – verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, as well as customer service aptitude and attitude

MRP/ERP software knowledge/ experience with JDE helpful

Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Preferred

Automotive industry experience preferred

Benefits

Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision

Parental Leave

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

Company

PennEngineering®

Since our founding in 1942, PennEngineering® has grown to become the premier engineered fastening, installation and wire protection resource worldwide.

Founded in 1942