Accounting Specialist – Field

Job Description

Accounting Specialist – Field | McLane Company, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at McLane Company, Inc., located in Salt Lake City, Utah. McLane Company, Inc. has been a leader in the distribution industry for over 130 years, building an expansive nationwide network to serve clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce sectors. The McLane team thrives on dedication, expertise, and a collaborative spirit, essential for achieving goals and supporting various teams across the organization, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics. The Accounting Specialist – Field plays a crucial role in this success by ensuring the accuracy and proper processing of invoices, monitoring accounts, and managing customer credits. This position is vital for maintaining financial integrity and contributes directly to the company’s smooth operations and continued industry-defining moves.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Salt Lake City, UT

• Mission: This person is responsible for accurately processing invoices, monitoring accounts, and resolving credit-related inquiries to ensure smooth financial operations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Responsibly receive all incoming invoices, meticulously verify their accuracy, code them appropriately for payment, and accurately input them into the company’s computer system.
• Financial Accounting: Precisely account for various financial transactions, including expenses, received checks, and incoming cash receipts.
• Account Monitoring: Proactively monitor both accounts payable bills and accounts receivable receipts to ensure financial integrity and identify any discrepancies.
• Workflow Coordination: Code financial documents and submit them to the appropriate departments for further processing, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Customer Credit Management: Research, prepare, and track both manual and system-generated customer credits, and respond to internal and external calls and emails regarding credit inquiries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Bring 1 or more years of experience in an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, or Accounting department, demonstrating practical application of financial processes.
• Skills: Exhibit strong data entry and math skills. Must also be able to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform all job-related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and essential communications.
• Bonus: Be a teamwork-oriented individual who is organized, a proactive problem solver, and highly detail-oriented in all aspects of work.