Job Title:  Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Accountant

Ametek Specialty Metal Products (SMP) manufactures and markets a wide range of products including; powder, precision tubing, and precision strip. With a strong focus on safety throughout, these growing businesses are proven experts in the manufacturing of high purity metal products for a wide range of critical applications. We deliver exceptional products and service to customers around the world, every day. The Strip Business Unit within SMP includes manufacturing plants in Wallingford, CT and Lancaster, PA.

The Accounts Payable/Receivable Accountant will perform accounts payable functions and be responsible for the processing and verification necessary to ensure accurate payment of all legitimate invoices on a timely basis.  The role reports to the Strip Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Verifies invoices for quantity, unit price, extension and discount.
• Routes misc. invoices to proper people for approval for payment.
• Checks accounting account numbers to invoices for proper distribution in financial statements when no purchase order is issued.
• Issues checks daily upon special request or in accordance with general schedule determined by Controller.
• Attaches original invoices to copy of check stub for permanent record and supporting documentation.
• Maintains the file of paid invoices.
• Communicates with suppliers regarding errors or questions on invoices.
• Verifies month-end totals of Account Distribution, Cash Disbursements and Open Items report and coordinates closing to general ledger.
• Prepares A/P accrual at month end.
• Checks all expense reports and enters into A/P system for payment.
• Handles petty cash.
• Manages the collection of receivables by monitoring AR Balances, communicating with customers as needed, resolving disputes, and alerting the Controller of overdue accounts.
• Assists with quarterly and year-end audits, along with other duties/projects as assigned

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma required.
• Continued education in Accounting preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in AR/AP, manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Eye for detail; accuracy is imperative.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have a customer service orientation.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management and outside vendors.
• Capable of functioning in a multi-task environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, but comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.
• Concur cost approver.
• Assist with periodic closing activities and miscellaneous reporting.

Ametek is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse workplace and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.