We create spaces for people to do their best work, which means our team is made up of the best and brightest who are passionate about making work cultures better.
We work hard, so we play harder and have a lot of fun along the way.
Business Furniture + Co. is Indiana's oldest and largest office furniture dealer, proudly serving clients for more than 100 years. We believe a great customer experience starts with employees who enjoy coming to work, feel supported, and have opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways.
We are seeking a Full-Time Accounting Specialist to support our Finance Team by serving as a backup resource for both our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys variety, flexibility, and working with a collaborative team.
Full-Cycle Accounts Receivable Support
• Generate and distribute customer invoices
• Assist with cash application and payment processing
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and payment status
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Process credit card payments and customer refunds
• Upload invoices to customer portals as needed
• Assist with collections activities and aging reports
Accounts Payable Support
• American Express
o Sending out statement every month to each user with a due date to have receipts turned in
o Saving statements to that month’s folder
o Coding transactions and inputting into the spreadsheet
• Saving invoices from the AP inbox
• SC statement – checking to see if we have all the invoices/credits listed on the statement
• Other vendor statements – same as above
• Scanning invoices
• Attaching invoices to payments in Hedberg
Required
• At least 3 years experience in full-cycle Accounts Receivable
• At least 3 years experience in general Accounting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
Preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience working in a small to mid-sized business environment
• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems
• Dependable and reliable
• Comfortable jumping between different accounting tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team player
• Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, family-owned company
• Meaningful work that supports the financial operations of the business
• Potential for additional hours based on business needs
o It’s our Goal to have Zero Injury and Zero Lost & Damaged Product from this position
o All products received is verified against the packing list for accuracy and completeness.
o All products are racked immediately with accurate locations noted on packing lists
o All products are inspected for damage/shortages and handled within the Freight Claim process
o All products are to be handled in a safe manner, including the proper palletization or other safe storage techniques for our racked locations
o All products are accurately pulled from location and staged according
o All products are inspected for damage and completeness
o Assisting with the loading of product when needed
o All products are stored to preserve its condition when received by Business Furniture
o All products are accurately identified in its location on the Warehouse Aisle charts located in Excel
o When applicable, an accurate customer inventory is maintained and available to the customer on demand
o Specific customer storage requirements are maintained
o All floor areas, including all aisles, are to be free of product by the end of each day
o All trash and other debris are to be swept and disposed of by the end of each day (Dock area, Arises, Outside Lot area, Etc.)
o Warehouse office furniture and floor is to be clean by the end of each day
o General building maintenance (i.e. replace light bulbs, snow removal; sidewalks, salt when needed)
o Breakdown skids for disposal in Dumpster
o Proper safeguarding of returned products to ensure that we can locate for eventual disposition
o Products to be rearranged and/or relocated to make the most efficient use of our warehouse facility
o Ensure safe use of all material handling equipment
o Comply with all company policies and procedures
o Follow all safety procedures
o Immediately report any accident or injury to your supervisor
o Use required PPE
o Required to participate in assigned training activities. Responsible for successfully completing all on-the job training programs and cross training activities (Forklift Operation, Proper Lifting Techniques, Etc.)
o High school diploma or equivalent
o Prior experience in furniture handling preferred
o Prior warehouse experience preferred
o Certification on Business Furniture -owned material handling equipment
o Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
o Ability to develop high level of product knowledge for accurate identification of inbound and outbound product
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Visible attitude of willingness to work with our customers, our employees and our vendors and freight carriers
o Ability to react to situations which require immediate attention
o Computer aptitude, with willingness to learn and be able to use Hedberg
Access to paid parental leave, including dads and adoptive parents of two weeks on top of their paid time off benefits. As a standard we provide an on-site Mothers Room and access to a Health Pregnancy App where a 24/7 nurse is one click away.
We create great spaces, and our offices are no exception.
Choose between standing desks, treadmill stations, focus rooms, or lounge spaces – where YOU choose how you do your best work.
Great career choices start with excellent benefits. We proudly offer competitive and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, dental coverage, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
We encourage our employees to get involved and giveback to their communities. We work closely with organizations to leave our mark on the world.
Learn more about how we give back.
Our Talent Development team uses the Predictive Index to help understand your strengths and identify opportunities to develop your career growth plan.
Hard work today should pay off tomorrow. That’s why we match a portion of your pre-tax contribution.