PLS Springfield Mfg Slry - Administrative Specialist Accounting

Alltrista Plastics LLC, formerly known as Jarden Plastic Solutions, is a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., and is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five (5) locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Alltrista Plastics focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions. The company's core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for the accounting and various administrative functions of the plant. Works closely with Plant Controller to complete monthly and yearly closing on schedule, including journal entries and reconciliations. Works closely with the Production Control Manager entering and verifying sales orders. Creates and edits work orders for the production floor.

Primary Functions

• Works closely with Plant Controller to complete monthly and yearly closing on schedule, including journal entries and reconciles weekly sales summary and other reports as requested.
• Responsible for correspondence, clerical and other duties for Plant Controller, Customer Service Manager, Plant Manager and other managers as directed.
• Maintains current purchase orders, receiving reports and vendor invoices. Researches and solves accounts payable issues. Handles cash advances and handles petty cash. Completes and returns sales tax-exempt certificates to the vendor. Send W-9 forms and administrative credit reports. Completes analyses when needed.
• Maintains current accounts receivable files and generates invoices daily when shipping information is received. Updates sales daily in conjunction with invoicing.
• Receives weekly Account Receivable status report from Division, which indicates required actions on customer accounts.
• Contacts customers weekly for collection on invoices over 60 days old and keeps Plant Controller informed of status.
• Maintains customer mold amortization records.
• Routes incoming miscellaneous payments to proper locations.
• Maintains purchase orders control files for site purchasing function.
• Generates purchase orders for signatures and maintains vendor files.
• Generates purchase orders when requested and follow through on purchases.
• Verifies customer order information an enters codes when requested.
• Updates and changes orders as directed by Production Control Manager.
• Updates quotes for raw material price changes or other part changes.
• Maintains summary sheets and price pages.
• Inputs plant start changes and run related reports.

Key Qualifications

• Three to five years in manufacturing clerical accounting capacity.
• Thorough understanding of spreadsheets and word processors.
• High School Diploma.

Physical Requirements

The conditions herein 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 essential job functions. Please refer to the Physical Job Description, which is contained as a separate document, for more detail.

Environment: Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for moderate periods of time.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Other: Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

At Jadex, we don't just accept difference -- we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Jadex is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.