Accounting Clerk

Overview

Berkshire is the global contamination control leader for clean room and controlled environment consumable products. We provide customers with technically advanced materials aimed at application performance. We focus on total solutions that consistently minimize the risk of product and process contamination. With our customer relationships we continuously focus on complete engineered clean solutions. For 55 years Berkshire has understood and delivered world class manufacturing, reliable supply chain, highest standards for quality, technically advanced products assuring mutual success each step of the way.

• HS diploma minimally or a 2-year Financial/Accounting degree.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Outstanding Computer proficiency required. Must be highly skilled with MS Office with strong Excel and ERP skills.
• Strong mathematical, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to use basic accounting principles resulting in accurate entries/results.
• Desire to learn all aspects of corporate accounting.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while adhering to established deadlines.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills; able to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common accounting journals and financial reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to successfully collaborate with diverse individuals at various levels both within and outside the company.

Provides general support to the accounting department with primary focus on fulfilling Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties as detailed below:

• Data entry of customer payments, returns, and credits; manual invoices and supplier invoices.
• Issuing customer statements per schedule.
• Customer vetting.
• Customer and supplier requests; provide customer invoices or follow up on supplier payment status.
• Perform collections activities as directed by Accounting Manager including collection calls.
• Issue aging reports showing customer account balances.
• Assists customers/suppliers responding to emails answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
• Investigates problems and assists with resolution working with Senior AP and Accounting Manager.
• Maintains record of exemption certificates for Accounts Receivable accounts in database and obtains updated certificates from customers as needed to comply with state law.
• Complete timely month end close duties including preparation and input of journal entries; maintain schedule and validate/prove closing value to ERP system for accounts where assigned.
• Assist outside auditors/accounting firm in preparation of schedules, explanation of supporting materials and procedures, as requested.
• Perform work on special projects or other related functions as requested.

• Employee is expected to dedicate the time necessary to accomplish the given job requirements.
• On average, employment will require 40 hours per week at Berkshire facilities.
• Adherence to Berkshire’s Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics Standards.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Extensive use of computer and ability to view computer screen.
• May be required to lift office supplies up to 25 lbs.

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending with Company Match.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation.
• Personal/Sick.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.