Accounting Generalist
Job details
- Location
- Kaleva, MI
- Work type
- Onsite
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Apply on
- recruiting.paylocity.com
About this role
TerraVest Industries Compressed Gas Equipment Division is seeking an Accounting Generalist to provide day-to-day accounting and administrative support. The role handles AP/AR support, invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and coordination with plant and operations teams to resolve documentation and transaction issues.
What you'll do:
- Review and process vendor invoices; verify PO/receipt matching where applicable
- Coordinate invoice discrepancies with Purchasing/Receiving and vendors
- Support weekly payment runs and maintain AP records/files
- Prepare and send customer invoices; ensure required documentation is complete (BOLs, packing slips, PODs)
- Support cash application and customer account maintenance
- Assist with collections follow-up and customer inquiry resolution
- Assist with account reconciliations (e.g., cash, prepaid, accruals, inventory-related clearing accounts)
- Prepare basic journal entries and supporting schedules under supervision
- Support month-end close activities and reporting deadlines
- Partner with shipping/receiving and operations to ensure accurate paperwork flow impacting invoicing and inventory/costing
- Assist with tracking and filing of freight bills, receiving documents, and related accounting support
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal controls
What they're looking for:
- 1–3+ years of experience in accounting support, AP/AR, or a general accounting role (manufacturing/plant environment a plus)
- Proficiency with an ERP system and Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, sorting/filtering)
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with month-end close support and reconciliations
- Familiarity with sales tax, freight billing, and/or inventory-related transactions
Benefits:
- Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts, with three-day weekends every week
- One-week paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
- One-week paid holiday shutdown for the July 4th holiday
- Additional paid holidays and paid time off per company policy
- Medical Insurance: Blue Care Network (BCN), including a wellness discount
- Vision Insurance: VSP
- Dental Insurance: Employer-Paid Delta Dental
- Short-Term Disability: Employer-Paid
- $50,000 Employer-Paid life insurance policy
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