Accounting Generalist

**Position Description**:
Based in Canton, MA, FM Generator has been a cornerstone in the generator industry since 1970, officially incorporated in 2005. With a legacy spanning nearly 50 years, we've been the go-to for comprehensive maintenance programs, serving over 5,000 generator sets across the northeast United States. FM Generator consists of several divisions which, when combined, comprise one of the most comprehensive generator companies in the Northeast.

Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Generalist assists with and is cross-trained on the primary day-to-day functions of the Accounting Department: Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable. This role provides shifting support and responsibility based on changing needs, proficiency, and aptitude, but will be the ultimate utility player supporting the Accounting Team’s priorities, including when other team members are on leave/vacation.

**Primary Functions**:

- Accounts Payable_
- Receive, authenticate, enter into system, and upload/download vendor invoices, matching against purchase orders or other approval methods as required. Follow up with vendors or FM personnel to ensure appropriate authentication and approval.
- Research and respond to vendor inquiries
- Process and reconcile charges on company issued credit cards
- Assist with weekly check run and payment review
- File / Organize company copies of correspondence, including vendor invoices and credit card receipts
- Billing/Accounts Receivable_
- Invoice assigned customers following approved guidelines ensuring invoices meet customer specific requirements. Follow-up with appropriate Operations or Sales team members to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
- Process payments received from customers including EFTS, checks, and credit card payments
- Act as contact for customers with billing-related questions
- Contact and follow-up on customers with unpaid balances, arrange for payment, notify Controller if non-payment seems likely for change in Credit Hold status; enter collection activity in corresponding customer notes section into system
- Fill out certified payroll forms accurately and provide to HR for signature.
- File / Organize company copies of correspondence, including invoices
- Perform other duties and support other team members as required or assigned. Such duties may include special projects, payroll processing, reporting, and review and analysis.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Critical & analytical thinking
- Ability to communicate with co-workers and personnel in an articulate, courteous, and business-like manner at all times.
- Ability to convey issues and problems clearly both in writing and orally
- Capable of working with appropriate supervision and perform effectively under tight time deadlines
- Ability to shift focus based on changing needs
- Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
- Superb customer service skills are a must
- Embrace, exhibit, and share FM’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Get the Job Done, Show You Care, and Have Fun Together

**Education & Experience**:

- Previous accounting experience is a plus
- High School Diploma required. BS degree or working towards a BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field a plus

Pay: $49,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Canton, MA 02021: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person