MRC Industries, Inc. hiring Accounting and Payroll Specialist in Kalamazoo, MI | LinkedIn (2024)

Job DescriptionJob Title: Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Department: Finance

Job Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Finance

Pay RangeMinimum: $50,960.00

Midpoint: $58,240.00

Maximum: $65,520.00

Why Work HereAt MRC Industries, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes professional growth. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community engagement. Join a team committed to fostering inclusivity and making a positive impact on people's lives.

Job SummaryAssist with compiling monthly financial statements and reports. Prepares and maintains spreadsheets. Shares responsibility for payroll for clients and employees.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with compiling information for financial statements by preparing and entering all monthly journal entries, ensuring accounting procedures and finance operations are completed appropriately.
• Generate and reviews Trial Balance for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Serve as backup to the Director of Finance for financial statement preparation, financial statement/budget questions, bank, and credit card transaction online review, etc.
• Maintain accounting software database changes, including but not limited to modifications of fund, account, department numbers, accounting period maintenance, etc., with the approval of the Director of Finance.
• Maintain other Finance Department software.
• Coordinate daily operations of the Finance Department, including training new and current staff on current procedures.
• Assist Director of Finance with implementation of Finance department procedure changes.
• Prepare all bank and various other general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare various reports.
• Prepare account analysis for budget and/or audit purposes.
• Help coordinate the annual and other financial audits.
• Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Skills/AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to enter data on computer operated systems at acceptable levels and speed.
• Interpersonal communication skills sufficient to:
• a) Interact with preparers of original documents and bring errors and problems to their attention in a positive manner.
• b) Communicate and interact positively with client populations.
• Organizational skills sufficient to:
• a) Perform accounting duties and maintain related documentation
• b) Keep track of data that comes in at irregular Intervals.
• c) Maintain several record-keeping systems including monitoring authorizations and financial information
• Ability to understand and apply complex regulations.
• Must have analytical skills sufficient to note errors and exceptions and judgment to handle accordingly.
• Must have mathematical skills sufficient to perform all finance-related calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Criminal records, driving and recipient rights screening required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license, good driving record and the availability of licensed, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

Education And Experience

• Associate degree in accounting, business or related field and 5 years related experience or a bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience working with an automated accounting system required.
• Prior experience working with financial statements required.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical ability to view and operate a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• May occasionally require lifting up to 35 pounds.

Work Conditions

• Office environment
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites.