Accounting Specialist AR/Sales Tax/Special Projects Focused

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. Click here to learn more about Britten, Inc. www.britteninc.com

What We Seek...

The Accounting Specialist is an individual with a strong concern for quality and accuracy of work with a results-oriented focus. The work the Accounting Specialist – AR will be responsible for involves critical thinking and problem solving based on detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts and thorough analysis of relevant details. The position allows for creative thinking of new ideas, systems, or plans, and an innovative problem-solving approach. Must maintain a professional demeanor and make sound, well thought-out decisions.

We want people who align with and can live our core values:
We Say Yes
We Hustle

We Think Bigger
We Keep Promises
We Build People Up

Job Summary and Job Functions

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Perform accounts receivable duties and responsibilities, including accurate calculation, application, and reporting of sales tax in 37 U.S. states and Canadian provinces using Avalara tax software.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. and Canadian sales tax regulations, including monthly tie out
• Facilitate effective communication between customers and the sales team to resolve payment issues and invoicing inquiries; provide guidance and training to sales staff on common invoicing problems and best practices to prevent recurring issues
• Accurately apply customer payments (checks, credit cards, ACH, etc.) across multiple companies and accounting systems. Responsible for billing customer invoices
• Manage intercompany billing and reconciliation processes to ensure proper accounting between multiple entities.
• Responds to inquiries from the CFO, Controller, Asst. Controller and other company-wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Support Management with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in accounting and operational software: Business Central, Avalara Sales Tax & SalesForce
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Results oriented focus with the ability to get things done independently and the ability to quickly adapt in a changing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• 2 years or more of related experience, required
• Sales Tax experience encouraged
• Must be able to keep up with a fast-paced environment, can multi-task and reflect a positive attitude towards challenging job requirements
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment working atmosphere
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Performing and assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness work
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Light work that includes moving or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive hourly rate and/or salary is being offered and a full benefits package for all full-time positions. Benefits Package Highlights:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance coverage options
• 401K with employer match of contribution (Employer match equal to 50% of contributions to the plan, up to 6% of employee’s pay)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Full time employees)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance-company provided
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and/or work boots (if position requires and qualifies) Company provided safety, skill development and/or leadership training opportunities

Britten, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristics as protected by federal, state or local law. Britten, Inc. is a drug free employer.